Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Action history

1. 2008-06-10Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394).
2. 2008-06-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2008-06-10On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394).
4. 2008-06-10Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2008-06-10At 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. 2008-06-10DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1063.
7. 2008-06-10Considered under suspension of the rules.
8. 2008-06-10Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
9. 2008-04-30Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
10. 2008-04-30Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
11. 2008-03-31Introduced in House
12. 2008-03-31Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.