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HCONRES 145 104th Congress House International Affairs Armed Forces and National Security Diplomacy Europe International agencies Military agreements Military occupation Moldova Negotiations Russia Sovereignty Ukraine

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
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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. 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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 26, 1996 House · vote #440 Suspend the rules and agree Passed 425–0 See who voted →
 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.

What's happening now September 27, 1996

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1