H.Res. 816 — 111th Congress
Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.
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Oct 14, 2009The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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As of Oct 14, 2009Passed House amended
Mourns the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa and Samoa.
Offers condolences to the victims' families and to Head of State His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese and Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi of Samoa, as well as to His Majesty King George Tupou V and Prime Minister Feleti Vaka'uta Sevele of Tonga.
Pledges full support to the people of American Samoa and the villages of Fagamalo, Poloa, Amanave, Fai'lolo, Nua, Se'etaga, Afao, Asili, Amaluia, Leone, Fagasa, Fagatogo, Pago Pago, Aua, Afono, Vatia, Masefau, Faga'itua, Pagai, Utusia, Alofau, Auto, Alao, and Tula.
Expresses appreciation to the foreign governments that are lending their support to the United States Territory of American Samoa.
Commends: (1) the efforts of all persons and relief organizations; and (2) the over 100,000 Samoans residing in the United States from American Samoa and Samoa for coming to the aid of their "aiga" in the affected islands.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordOct 14, 2009 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Full roll call161 of 432 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 422: 141 D · 125 R
Not Voting — 10: 4 D · 1 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| MOLLOHAN, Alan Bowlby | WV |
| WATT, Melvin L. | NC |
| CAO, Anh | LA |
| WEXLER, Robert | FL |
| CARNEY, Chris | PA |
| Michael M. Honda | CA |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | FL |
| Mazie K. Hirono | HI |
| John Conyers, Jr. | MI |
| Bill Shuster | PA |
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