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HCONRES 217 102th Congress House

Urging all parties in Yugoslavia to continue support for the current ceasefire and engage in negotiations on the future of Yugoslavia, calling upon the United Nations to play an expanded role, along…

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Official title: Urging all parties in Yugoslavia to continue support for the current ceasefire and engage in negotiations on the future of Yugoslavia, calling upon the United Nations to play an expanded role, along with the European Community, in resolving the Yugoslav problem, and encouraging the Administration to fully mobilize United States political and economic influence to address the crisis.

Introduced: October 9, 1991 See on congress.gov
International Affairs ArmisticesCivil WarClergyEEC countries
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It was not agreed to before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Oct 23, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Oct 18, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Oct 18, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Oct 9, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 9, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 23, 1991

Executive Comment Requested from State.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns any further use of force in Yugoslavia. Urges all parties to the dispute to strictly comply with the most recent ceasefire agreement.

Supports the ongoing European Community-sponsored peace effort.

Urges the Administration to actively seek a just resolution of the crisis.

Encourages religious leaders throughout Yugoslavia to work together for peace.

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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 9, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 217: Urging all parties in Yugoslavia to continue support for the current ceasefire and engage in negotiations on the future of Yugoslavia, calling upon the United Nations to play an expanded role, along with the European Community, in resolving the Yugoslav problem, and encouraging the Administration to fully mobilize United States political and economic influence to address the crisis.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HCONRES-217/
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"H. Con. Res. 217: Urging all parties in Yugoslavia to continue support for the current ceasefire and engage in negotiations on the future of Yugoslavia, calling upon the United Nations to play an expanded role, along with the European Community, in resolving the Yugoslav problem, and encouraging the Administration to fully mobilize United States political and economic influence to address the crisis.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HCONRES-217/.
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H. Con. Res. 217, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HCONRES-217/.
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[H. Con. Res. 217: Urging all parties in Yugoslavia to continue support for the current ceasefire and engage in negotiations on the future of Yugoslavia, calling upon the United Nations to play an expanded role, along with the European Community, in resolving the Yugoslav problem, and encouraging the Administration to fully mobilize United States political and economic influence to address the crisis.](https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HCONRES-217/)
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