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Calling for a United States initiative seeking a just and peaceful resolution of the situation on Cyprus.

Introduced: May 15, 1997 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Jul 23, 1997

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jul 22, 1997

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

Jul 22, 1997

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll No. 294).

Jul 22, 1997

Considered as unfinished business.

Jul 22, 1997

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

Jul 22, 1997

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jul 22, 1997

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5507-5511, H5547)

Jul 22, 1997

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 17, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from State.

May 21, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E997)

May 19, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E955)

May 15, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

May 15, 1997

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 22, 1997	House · vote #294	Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	417–4	See who voted →

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Reaffirms the view that the status quo on Cyprus is unacceptable and detrimental to U.S. interests.

Considers that lasting peace and stability on Cyprus could be best secured by a process of complete demilitarization leading to the withdrawal of all foreign occupation forces, the cessation of foreign arms transfers to Cyprus, and providing for alternative internationally acceptable and effective security arrangements as negotiated by the parties.

Supports the commitment by President Clinton to give increased attention to Cyprus and make the search for a solution a priority of U.S. foreign policy.

Encourages the President to launch an early substantive initiative, in close coordination with the United Nations, the European Union, and interested governments to promote a speedy resolution of the Cyprus problem on the basis of international law, the provisions of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, democratic principles, including respect for human rights, and in accordance with the norms and requirements for accession to the European Union. Calls upon the parties to lend their full support and cooperation to such an initiative.

Requests the President to report actions taken to give effect to the objectives set forth in this Act in the bimonthly report on Cyprus transmitted to the Congress.

What's happening now July 23, 1997

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 4

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · Jul 22, 1997

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Jun 4, 1997

Pelosi, Nancy

California · Jun 4, 1997

Sherman, Brad

California · Jun 4, 1997

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