HCONRES 134
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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 18, 1997
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 17, 1997
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9529)
Sep 17, 1997
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9529)
Sep 16, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 396).
Sep 16, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 16, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Condit objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Sep 16, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 16, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7301-7302, H7322-7323)
Sep 16, 1997
Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Jul 30, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 1997 | House · vote #396 | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on October 21, 1997, for a ceremony to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew, the 270th Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
What's happening now
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill text
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- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Received in Senate Formatted Text PDF
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 134: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HCONRES-134/
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