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H.Res. 839 (111th)

Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 October 2009

Last action

4 November 2009 · Vote

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]

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Summary

Calls on people of Madagascar to restore constitutional governance, culminating in free and peaceful elections. Condemns the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources and its impact on biodiversity and livelihoods of rural communities. Calls upon importing countries to intensify their monitoring processes to ensure that they do not contribute to the demand for illegally sourced precious woods from Madagascar.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2558)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 October 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11464-11465)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 839.

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12249-12252)

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12301-12302)

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 November 2009

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  13. 4 November 2009

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

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