Congressional vote

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 711 Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka’s Tamil internally displaced persons (IDP’s).

Outcome: Passed
Yea–Nay: 0–0
Vote: h · No. 854 · 2009-11-04
Related bill: H.Res. 711 · Calling on the United States Government and the international community to address the human rights and humanitarian needs of Sri Lanka's Tamil internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently living in government-run camps by supporting the release of such IDPs, implementing and facilitating an independent oversight of the process of release and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid groups to provide relief and resources to such IDPs.

Outcome

passage-suspension · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Required: 2/3