(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
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; (3) countries controlling transit routes from Iran to Lebanon to impose controls on the movement of Iranian vehicles, airplanes, and goods to ensure that Iran is not illegally transferring arms to Hizballah and other terrorist groups; and (4) the European Union (EU) to designate Hizballah as a terrorist group.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4213-4217)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1194.
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 H4655-4656)
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): 401 - 10, 2 Present (Roll no. 354).(text: CR 5/20/2008 H4213-4214)
Roll Call #354 (House)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)
Roll Call #354 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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