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Congratulating the people of Germany and the citizens of Berlin on the occasion of the withdrawal of United States troops from Berlin, and reaffirming United States-Berlin friendship.
Introduced: July 12, 1994
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Jul 26, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 354).
Jul 26, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 354).
Jul 26, 1994
Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 25, 1994
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 25, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jul 25, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6242-6243)
Jul 25, 1994
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 19, 1994
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 1994
Executive Comment Received from State.
Jul 12, 1994
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jul 12, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 12, 1994
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1994 | House · vote #354 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE | Passed | 425–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Congratulates: (1) the people of Germany on the unification of the nation and the city of Berlin; and (2) the U.S. armed forces, civilian administrators, and American people for five decades of sacrifice and support for Berlin.
Recognizes and salutes the contribution of British and French allies in the defense of Berlin.
Reaffirms the North Atlantic Treaty Organization obligations of the United States and America's continued support for a free, democratic, and united Germany.
Welcomes the further enrichment of the relationship between the United States and Berlin based on fostering new traditions in economic and cultural links.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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