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H.Res. 1181 (110th)

Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 May 2008

Last action

13 May 2008 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Extends condolences to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis, and vows full support with the people of Burma. Calls on Americans to provide emergency assistance to cyclone victims in Burma through humanitarian agencies. Calls for the Burmese military junta to consider the well-being of its people and accept international assistance.

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Timeline

  1. 8 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 May 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H3732)

    Source: Floor

  6. 13 May 2008

    Vote

    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): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306).(text: CR H3732)

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 May 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3735)

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 May 2008

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 May 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1181.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 May 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 May 2008

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    Introduced in House · EN · 8 May 2008

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