Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico which have suffered from Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette and whose complete economic and fatality toll are still unknown.
Latest action · Sep 25, 2007 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 7, 2007
- Agreed to in HouseSep 25, 2007
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico in this time of devastation caused by Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette.
Vows continued friendship and support for our neighbors in Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
Recognizes the assistance efforts of the U.S. government, relief organizations, and the international community.
Encourages public institutions, specialized agencies, as well as private citizens, to offer their resources.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 900 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed— | Sep 25, 2007 |
Cosponsors 29
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 7, 2007 to Sep 25, 2007, with 10 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| R-FL | Lincoln Diaz-Balart | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-CA | Michael M. Honda | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-IL | Phil Hare | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | Sep 7, 2007 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Sep 10, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Jose E. Serrano | Sep 10, 2007 | |
| D-IL | Luis V. Gutierrez | Sep 10, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Silvestre Reyes | Sep 10, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | Sep 17, 2007 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 25, 2007At 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 25, 2007Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10802)
- Sep 25, 2007Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10781-10782)
- Sep 25, 2007DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 642.
- Sep 25, 2007Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 25, 2007Engrossed in House
- Sep 7, 2007Introduced in House
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