Expressing sympathy to the families of those killed by North Korea in the sinking of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan, and solidarity with the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Bill: 111-hres-1382
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Government studies and investigations
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
South Korea
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan who were killed in action on March 26, 2010.
 
Stands in solidarity with the people and the government of the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this incident.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and to the Republic of Korea's security.
 
 Supports the findings and conclusions of the Republic of Korea's investigation report.
 
Condemns North Korea for sinking the Cheonan.
 
Calls for an apology by North Korea for its hostile acts and a commitment by North Korea never to violate the Korean War Armistice Agreement again.
 
 
Urges the international community to: (1) support the Republic of Korea as it prepares to respond to the sinking of the Cheonan; and (2) implement all U.N. Security Council Resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Peninsula, including Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874.
 
Urges the United States, in coordination with its allies and partners, to take other appropriate actions in response to the sinking of the Cheonan and other hostile acts of North Korea.

action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan who were killed in action on March 26, 2010.
 
Stands in solidarity with the people and the government of the Republic of Korea in the aftermath of this incident.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States and to the Republic of Korea's security.
 
 Supports the findings and conclusions of the Republic of Korea's investigation report.
 
Condemns North Korea for sinking the Cheonan.
 
Calls for an apology by North Korea for its hostile acts and a commitment by North Korea never to violate the Korean War Armistice Agreement again.
 
 
Urges the international community to: (1) support the Republic of Korea as it prepares to respond to the sinking of the Cheonan; and (2) implement all U.N. Security Council Resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Peninsula, including Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874.
 
Urges the United States, in coordination with its allies and partners, to take other appropriate actions in response to the sinking of the Cheonan and other hostile acts of North Korea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 296). (text: CR 5/24/2010 H3712)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 411 - 3 (Roll no. 296).(text: CR 5/24/2010 H3712)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3769-3770)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1382.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3712-3714; text of measure as introduced: CR H3712)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Introduced in House