(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Extends condolences to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis, and vows full support with the people of Burma.
Calls on Americans to provide emergency assistance to cyclone victims in Burma through humanitarian agencies.
Calls for the Burmese military junta to consider the well-being of its people and accept international assistance.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3735)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1181.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3750-3751)
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): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306).(text: CR H3732)
Roll Call #306 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H3732)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.