HCONRES 145 104th Congress House

Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from Moldova.

Introduced: February 1, 1996 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

International Affairs Armed Forces and National SecurityDiplomacyEuropeInternational agencies

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Military agreementsMilitary occupationMoldovaNegotiationsRussiaSovereigntyUkraine

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Sep 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

Sep 26, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 26, 1996

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. 440).

Sep 26, 1996

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11352-11353)

Sep 26, 1996

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.

Sep 26, 1996

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Sep 26, 1996

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11239-11241)

Sep 26, 1996

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Sep 17, 1996

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

Sep 17, 1996

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 1, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Feb 1, 1996

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Sep 26, 1996	House · vote #440	Suspend the rules and agree	Passed	425–0	See who voted →

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Latest action September 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Calls upon: (1) the Government of the Russian Federation to adhere to the provisions of the troop withdrawal agreement signed on October 21, 1994 (according to which Russia would withdraw its military forces from Moldova within three years); (2) all of Moldova's neighboring countries to recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Moldova; (3) the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to continue efforts in resolving differences between the Moldovan Government and the authorities of the Transdniestria region (and welcomes the offer by the Ukrainian Government to assist in such efforts); and (4) the Secretary of State to secure removal of Russian forces from Moldova.

Welcomes recent statements by the Administration supporting Moldova's territorial integrity.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 3

Calvert, Ken

California · Jun 10, 1996

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Feb 1, 1996

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · Feb 1, 1996

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