Congress 110 - HRES 1307 - Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation.

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Arts, Culture, Religion Bhutan Congressional tributes Cultural relations Democracy Exhibitions Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Monarchy Parliamentary government South Asia

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Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Recognizes the cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people.

Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from a monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.

States that the House of Representatives remains committed to working with Bhutan, should it so desire, to foster cultural exchange and to assist in promoting democratic reform.

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Sep 9, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573). (text: CR H7880)
Sep 9, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573).(text: CR H7880)
Sep 9, 2008

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7928)
Sep 9, 2008

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 9, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1307.
Sep 9, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7879-7881)
Sep 9, 2008

Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 26, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 26, 2008

Introduced in House

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