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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2634) to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes.

4/16/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There are 2 other summaries)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2634 (Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008).

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  • 04/16/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2367-2374)
  • 04/16/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1103.
  • 04/16/2008 - On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 196 (Roll no. 192). (consideration: CR H2373)
  • 04/16/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 04/16/2008 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 190 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H2367)

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