Honors Father Damien for his legacy, service, and his insistence on recognizing the human rights and dignity of every individual, particularly those who lived alongside him at the Hansen's disease settlement on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10166-10167; text as passed Senate: CR S10167; text of measure as introduced: CR S10165)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2411)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11319-11321)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.
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 H11353-11354)
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779).(text: CR H11319-11320)
Roll Call #779 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779). (text: CR H11319-11320)
Roll Call #779 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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