This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S966)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3976-3978)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
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 H3996)
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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): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H3976)
Roll Call #219 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3976)
Roll Call #219 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.