House Floor Summary

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. H. Res. 106 — "Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 753.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 753 — "To promote international exchanges on best election practices, cultivate more secure democratic institutions around the world, and for other purposes."

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.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1952.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 1952 — "To amend the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 to require the Secretary of State to report on intercountry adoptions from countries which have significantly reduced adoption rates involving immigration to the United States, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1359.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1359 — "To promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet, and for other purposes."

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

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.