Establishing the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the House of Representatives.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Establishment Resolution - Establishes in the House of Representatives the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission which shall promote in a nonpartisan manner internationally recognized human rights norms.
Authorizes appropriations for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to provide staff and resources for the Commission.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8638-8643)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1451.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 H9306)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/23/2008 H8638-8639)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/23/2008 H8638-8639)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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