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H.Con.Res. 218 (111th)

Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009.

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Introduced

8 December 2009

Last action

19 December 2009 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  2. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13568)

    Source: Floor

  3. 8 December 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13568)

    Source: Floor

  4. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 218.

    Source: Floor

  5. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13568-13570)

    Source: Floor

  6. 8 December 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 December 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 8 December 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 8 December 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 9 December 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 18 December 2009

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 December 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 December 2009

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13469)

    Source: Discharge

  14. 18 December 2009

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13469)

    Source: Committee

  15. 19 December 2009

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in House

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