H Res 1215 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 1215

 

Title : Expressing support for Bangladesh's return to democracy.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
3/25/2010--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Supports the people of Bangladesh and encourages the strengthening of democracy in Bangladesh. Urges the government of Bangladesh to: (1) work with all political leaders to continue reconciliation; and (2) protect the rights of religious and ethnic minorities. Urges: (1) the President to coordinate with Bangladesh on matters of security, economic progress, and human rights in South Asia; and (2) the Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh to continue efforts to eradicate corruption.
Encourages the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the building of a strong civil society and the eradication of poverty in Bangladesh.

Votes

Title : Expressing support for Bangladesh's return to democracy.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1952010-03-25On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Expressing support for Bangladeshs return to democracyP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 1215
 
Bill Number : H Res 1215
Title : Expressing support for Bangladesh's return to democracy.
Sponsor: Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] (introduced 3/24/2010)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] - 3/25/2010
    Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 3/24/2010
    Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] - 3/25/2010

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 1215
Title : Expressing support for Bangladesh's return to democracy.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
3/24/2010 Introduced in House
 
3/25/2010 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): 380 - 7 (Roll No. 195).
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
3/24/2010:Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 
3/25/2010 4:33pm:Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
3/25/2010 4:33pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2413-2414)
 
3/25/2010 4:33pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1215.
 
3/25/2010 4:42pm: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.
 
3/25/2010 9:03pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2440-2441)
 
3/25/2010 9:11pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 380 - 7 (Roll No. 195). (text: CR H2413)
 
3/25/2010 9:11pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.