H.Res. 811: Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

110th Congress · introduced 2007-11-08 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2007-11-08 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 1089 (2007): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES811 (2007-11-14), Passed. See all
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Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Condemns the November 6, 2007, attack in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan and all other attacks against the Afghan people. Expresses condolences to the people of Afghanistan and to the members of the Wolesi Jirga. Supports the government of Afghanistan's efforts to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the establishment of security, the strengthening of democratic institutions, and the promotion of economic opportunity as the basis for a democratic Afghanistan. Calls upon the United States and other nations to strengthen their efforts to further the goals and standards set forth in the Afghanistan Compact for improvements in Afghanistan's security, governance, and economic development.

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Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] · 41 cosponsors

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Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Recorded votes

House roll call 1089 (2007): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES811 (2007-11-14): Passed

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110hres811.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/hres>

Record fed-us-cong110-hres811 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110