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Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995
Introduced: January 4, 1995
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38 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 11, 1995
Vetoed by President.
Aug 11, 1995
Veto message received in Senate. Held at the desk.
Aug 2, 1995
Presented to President.
Aug 1, 1995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 1, 1995
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 128 (Roll no. 608).
Aug 1, 1995
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 298 - 128 (Roll no. 608).
Aug 1, 1995
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Aug 1, 1995
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 21.
Aug 1, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with further general debate for a period not to exceed one hour and 14 minutes.
Aug 1, 1995
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Aug 1, 1995
Considered as unfinished business.
Aug 1, 1995
EXTENSION OF DEBATE - Ms. McKinney asked unanimous consent that the time for general debate on S. 21, be extended for one additional hour. Agreed to without objection.
Aug 1, 1995
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 21 as unfinished business.
Aug 1, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of general debate.
Aug 1, 1995
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Aug 1, 1995
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 204 and Rule XXIII.
Aug 1, 1995
Rule provides for consideration of S. 21 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. No amendment shall be in order except an amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. The amendment shall be considered read, debatable for one hour, and shall not be subject to further amendment. A motion to recommit shall be in order only if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee.
Aug 1, 1995
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 204. (consideration: CR H8084-8122)
Aug 1, 1995
Rule H. Res. 204 passed House.
Jul 28, 1995
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 204 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 21 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. No amendment shall be in order except an amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. The amendment shall be considered read, debatable for one hour, and shall not be subject to further amendment. A motion to recommit shall be in order only if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee.
Jul 27, 1995
Held at the desk.
Jul 27, 1995
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 27, 1995
Received in the House.
Jul 26, 1995
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69-29. Record Vote No: 331.
Jul 26, 1995
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69-29. Record Vote No: 331.
Jul 26, 1995
The substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 1995
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10665-10697)
Jul 25, 1995
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10603-10652)
Jul 25, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10596)
Jul 24, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10537-10538)
Jul 20, 1995
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10386)
Jul 19, 1995
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10270-10303)
Jul 18, 1995
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10231-10239)
Jul 18, 1995
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged.
Jan 6, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S575-576)
Jan 4, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 4, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S211-212)
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 1995 | House · vote #608 | On Passage | Passed | 298–128 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Bosnia and Herzegovina Self-Defense Act of 1995 - Directs the President to terminate the U.S. arms embargo of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the date of receipt of a request from such government for assistance in exercising its right of self-defense under the United Nations Charter or May 1, 1995, whichever comes first.
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Vetoed by President.
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Cosponsors
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