Mourns the loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the flooding in Pakistan and expresses condolences to the flood victims' families.
Recognizes that: (1) Pakistan is a close U.S. ally and friend; and (2) an effective and accountable government in Pakistan is essential for the country's long-term recovery and stability.
Supports the use of funds authorized by the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 to provide long-term recovery and rehabilitation for flood-affected areas and populations and urges a reexamination of priorities for spending such funds with a view toward ensuring that the needs of the Pakistani people are appropriately addressed in the aftermath of the disaster.
Commends the relief and recovery actions by the U.S. military, the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Pakistani-American and U.S. business communities, and international and nongovernmental organizations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Barrow moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6709-6713)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1613.
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 H6791)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531).(text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
Roll Call #531 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531). (text: CR 9/15/2010 H7609-6710)
Roll Call #531 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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