HCONRES 121
106th Congress
House
International Affairs
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Cold War
Commemorations
Commerce
Communism
Democracy
Europe
Free enterprise
German reunification
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Monuments and memorials
Museums
Peace
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in the cold war and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Introduced: May 27, 1999
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 19, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 19, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 309).
Jul 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 309).
Jul 19, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 121.
Jul 19, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5763-5765, H5791-5792)
Jul 19, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 1, 1999
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 27, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 27, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1999 | House · vote #309 | Suspend Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 381–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Nation should celebrate the victory of the United States in the cold war and the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall by: (1) promoting education about the cold war and its historical significance; (2) celebrating peace, freedom, and the principles of democratic government; (3) honoring and reflecting upon the role of the United States in the international struggle for individual human rights and the evolution of the free enterprise system; and (4) recognizing the veterans who served during the cold war.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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