Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 1055
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To affirm strong United States-Liberia ties and support for democratic principles, and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia.
Active
Active
Passed House on Nov 13, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 7, 2018
Latest Action
Nov 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1055
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
New York
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Massachusetts
Republican
New Jersey
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Rhode Island
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on November 13, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9491-9492)
Summary

Affirms strong U.S.-Liberia ties.

Urges the government and people of Liberia to support full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations, including the establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal.

Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to advance Liberian national reconciliation.

Text (2)
November 13, 2018
September 7, 2018
Actions (11)
11/13/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/13/2018
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9491-9492)
11/13/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9491-9492)
11/13/2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1055.
11/13/2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9491-9493)
11/13/2018
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
09/27/2018
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
09/27/2018
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
09/27/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/07/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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