Condemns the March 2009 coup d'etat in Madagascar and supports the people of Madagascar in undertaking a democratic, consensual process to restore constitutional governance.
Commends the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community for taking strong action against anti-democratic forces in Madagascar.
Condemns the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources and its impact on biodiversity and rural livelihoods, including illegal logging, smuggling of wild species, and illegal mining.
Calls upon: (1) importing countries to intensify their inspection processes to ensure that they do not contribute to the demand for illegally sourced precious woods from Madagascar; and (2) consumers of rosewood and ebony products to check their origin and boycott those made of Malagasy wood until constitutional order is restored.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2558)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11464-11465)
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12249-12252)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 839.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Poe (TX) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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 H12301-12302)
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): 409 - 5 (Roll no. 844).(text: CR 11/3/2009 H12249-12250)
Roll Call #844 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 5 (Roll no. 844). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12249-12250)
Roll Call #844 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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