H Res 24 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 24

 

Title : Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
1/30/2007--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Establishes in the House of Representatives a House Democracy Assistance Commission to work with the parliaments of selected countries that have established or are developing democratic parliaments in order to: (1) enable House members, officers, staff, and congressional support agencies to provide advice and consultation to members and staff of the legislatures of partner countries; (2) enable members and staff of legislatures of partner countries to study the operations of the House and its support agencies; and (3) provide recommendations to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding the provision of needed material assistance to such parliaments to improve the efficiency and transparency of their work. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leader of the House, appropriate House committees, the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs of the House of Representatives, and USAID. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) conduct studies on the feasibility of programs of assistance for select partner legislatures; and (2) continue programs of assistance with partner country legislatures initiated by the former House Democracy Assistance Commission. States that the Commission shall carry out its duties using the staff and resources of the Committee on International Relations, including the use of consultants or temporary employees. Authorizes the participation of House or congressional support agency personnel.

Votes

Title : Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
622007-01-30On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended The House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth CongressP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 24
 
Bill Number : H Res 24
Title : Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
Sponsor: Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] (introduced 1/4/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] - 1/10/2007

    Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Davis, Artur [AL-7] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 1/9/2007

    Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 1/11/2007

    Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 1/10/2007

    Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] - 1/9/2007

    Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Hoyer, Steny H. [MD-5] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] - 1/4/2007

    Rep McCollum, Betty [MN-4] - 1/16/2007

    Rep Miller, Brad [NC-13] - 1/9/2007

    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Pomeroy, Earl [ND] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 1/12/2007

    Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y. [PA-13] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] - 1/9/2007

    Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 1/4/2007

    Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 1/4/2007

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 24
Title : Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
1/4/2007 Introduced in House
 
1/30/2007 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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 62).
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/4/2007:Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 
1/23/2007:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
1/23/2007:Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
 
1/30/2007 12:36pm:Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
1/30/2007 12:37pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-1000)
 
1/30/2007 12:37pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 24.
 
1/30/2007 1:14pm: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.
 
1/30/2007 3:57pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1018-1019)
 
1/30/2007 4:07pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 62). (text: CR H995-996)
 
1/30/2007 4:07pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.