Bills · 118th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · 6/25/24Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote adopts the measure. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic181 Yea · 0 Nay · 32 Not voting
  • Republican187 Yea · 7 Nay · 24 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution expresses strong support for democracy in Pakistan, including free and fair elections. It calls on the President to work with Pakistan to uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The resolution also urges Pakistan to uphold democratic institutions and human rights.

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Sponsor
Rep. Richard McCormick ( Republican · GA-6)
Cosponsors
103
Introduced
11/30/23
Policy area
International Affairs
Status
11/30/23Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/30/23Introduced in House
3/20/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3/21/24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
3/21/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/25/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/25/24On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 7 (Roll no. 280). (text: CR H4132)
6/25/24Passed/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): 368 - 7 (Roll no. 280). (text: CR H4132)
6/25/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4138)
6/25/24At 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.
6/25/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 901.
6/25/24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4132-4133)
6/25/24Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.