HRES 1307 · 110th Congress · International Affairs

Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation.

Introduced 2008-06-26· Sponsored by Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2008-09-09)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2008-09-09
Roll #573
Yea 395Nay 15
Democrats
216 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
179 Yea·15 Nay
PassedHouse · 2008-09-09
Roll #573
Yea 395Nay 15
Democrats
216 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
179 Yea·15 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Recognizes the important cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people. Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from an absolute monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans