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Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
5/14/2008--Introduced. Reaffirms support for the legitimate, democratically-elected government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. Expresses sympathy to the people of Lebanon who have again been thrust against their will into a Hizballah-initiated conflict. Condemns: (1) Hizballah's illegitimate assault on Lebanon's sovereign government; and (2) Syria and Iran for providing military support to Hizballah in violation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions. Urges: (1) the U.S. government and the international community to support Lebanon's government; (2) the Security Council to condemn Syria and Iran; and (3) the European Union (EU) to designate Hizballah as a terrorist group.
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- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4655-4656)
- 05/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 10, 2 Present (Roll no. 354). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4213-4214)
- 05/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/20/2008 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 05/20/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4213-4217; text of measure as introduced: CR H4213-4214)
show all actions- 05/22/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4655-4656)
- 05/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 10, 2 Present (Roll no. 354). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4213-4214)
- 05/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 05/20/2008 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 05/20/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4213-4217; text of measure as introduced: CR H4213-4214)
- 05/20/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1194.
- 05/20/2008 - 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.
- 05/20/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4213-4217)
- 05/14/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 05/14/2008 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
- 05/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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