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H.Res. 583 (110th)

Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakian children from Nazi death camps prior to the outbreak of World War II.

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Introduced

27 July 2007

Last action

17 September 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]

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Summary

Commends Sir Nicholas Winton and those British and Czechoslovakian citizens who worked with him for their persistence and courage in saving the lives of 669 Czechoslovakian Jewish children in the months before the outbreak of World War II. Urges men and women everywhere to recognize in Winton's humanitarian effort the difference that one devoted individual can make in changing and improving the lives of others.

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Timeline

  1. 27 July 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 July 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 July 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 July 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 September 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10397-10400)

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 September 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 September 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10397-10398)

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 September 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10397-10398)

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 September 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 583.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 September 2007

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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