Recognizes Diwali as an important festival.
Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali.
Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world.
Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India.
Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S14417)
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. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12121-12122, H12133-12134)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.
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.
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): 358 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 1012).(text: CR H12121)
Roll Call #1012 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 1012). (text: CR H12121)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.