(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Regrets the killing of unarmed civilians and expresses deepest condolences to the families of the 57 victims who were slain in Maguindanao in the worst politically motivated violence in recent Philippine history.
Calls for: (1) an independent investigation and prosecution of those responsible; (2) an end to extrajudicial killings and election-related violence; and (3) freedom of press and safety for the investigating reporters.
Urges the Department of State, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other U.S. government agencies to review their assistance programs to the government of the Philippines and to offer any technical assistance that Philippine authorities may request.
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to work with Philippine authorities to combat corruption, terrorism, and security threats.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13568-13570)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 218.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13568)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13568)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13469)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13469)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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