(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the tragic loss of life and horrendous suffering caused by the earthquake that occurred on October 8, 2005, in Pakistan and India; (2) expresses the deepest condolences of the American people to the families, communities, and governments of the tens of thousands of individuals who lost their lives, and gratitude and respect for the work of all individuals providing aid, relief and assistance, including U.S. civilian and military personnel; (3) welcomes and commends the prompt international humanitarian response to the earthquake by the governments of many countries, the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations; and (4) supports the actions to assist the victims taken by the President and the federal government to provide all appropriate assistance to the governments and people of the affected region.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8864-8868)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8889-8890)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 526).(text: CR H8864-8865)
Roll Call #526 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 526). (text: CR H8864-8865)
Roll Call #526 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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