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Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 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 [...] show full description
- 01/30/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 24.
- 01/30/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-1000)
- 01/30/2007 - 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.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1018-1019)
show all actions- 01/30/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 24.
- 01/30/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H995-1000)
- 01/30/2007 - 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.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1018-1019)
- 01/30/2007 - 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)
- 01/30/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 01/23/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 01/23/2007 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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