Supporting the appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

Summary

Commends the efforts of U.S. officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Darfur Peace Agreement. Supports the appointment of an adequately staffed Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan to develop and coordinate U.S. policy toward Sudan. Urges the Envoy's mandate to include: (1) deterring further escalation of violence and humanitarian disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan while ensuring civilian protection and implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement; (2) facilitating the development of an international peacekeeping mission to Darfur; (3) coordinating reconstruction in Southern Sudan and other marginalized areas; (4) coordinating the return of refugees and displaced people in Darfur and southern Sudan; (5) consolidating peace in Northern Uganda; (6) coordinating efforts to ensure transformation of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into a professional armed force; (7) working toward achieving a peaceful and democratic Sudan by ensuring that free and fair elections are held; and (8) coordinating efforts toward achieving accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur.

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Timeline

1. 7 September 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 September 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1662)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 September 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 September 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 12 September 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

   Source: Committee

6. 13 September 2006

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.

   Source: Committee

7. 13 September 2006

   Passed

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

   Source: Committee

8. 13 September 2006

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 25 September 2006

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 992.

   Source: Floor

10. 25 September 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6988-6993)

    Source: Floor

11. 25 September 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

12. 25 September 2006

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

13. 26 September 2006

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

14. 26 September 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 482). (text: CR 9/25/2006 H6989)

    Source: Floor

15. 26 September 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

16. 26 September 2006

    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): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 482).(text: CR 9/25/2006 H6989)

    Source: Floor

17. 26 September 2006

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7424-7425)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 26 September 2006 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 7 September 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 September 2006

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 September 2006

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 26 September 2006

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 September 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 September 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 September 2006

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• MICHAEL CAPUANO · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Cosponsor
• Earl Blumenauer · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Cosponsor
• John Carter · R · Cosponsor
• WM. CLAY · D · Cosponsor
• Emanuel Cleaver · D · Cosponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Cosponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Cosponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Cosponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Cosponsor
• MIKE DOYLE · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Brian Higgins · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Cosponsor
• SANDER LEVIN · D · Cosponsor
• Stephen Lynch · D · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Doris Matsui · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Gregory Meeks · D · Cosponsor

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