Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Nov 5, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 16, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseNov 5, 2007
Summary
Congratulates the people of Ethiopia on Ethiopia's second millennium and recognizes Ethiopia's long and rich history.
Commends Ethiopia's contribution to peace and stability on the African continent through its role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
Recognizes the longstanding Ethiopia-U.S. relationship.
Commends: (1) the organizers of the second millennium celebration in Ethiopia and the United States; and (2) the peaceful and jubilant celebration of Ethiopia's second millennium.
Cosponsors 51
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 16, 2007 to Oct 24, 2007, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Original | Jul 16, 2007 |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Jul 19, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | Jul 23, 2007 | |
| D-IN | Julia Carson | Jul 23, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Jul 25, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Michael E. Capuano | Jul 25, 2007 | |
| D-VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Jul 25, 2007 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-MA | Bill Delahunt | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Jul 26, 2007 | |
| D-MI | Carolyn C. Kilpatrick | Jul 26, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 5, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12469-12471)
- Nov 5, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
- Nov 5, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 5, 2007Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Nov 5, 2007On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12469)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 5, 2007Engrossed in House
- Jul 16, 2007Introduced in House
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