HCONRES 188
106th Congress
House
Commending Greece and Turkey for their mutual and swift response to the recent earthquakes in both countries by providing to each other humanitarian assistance and rescue relief.
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Disaster reliefEarthquakesEmergency ManagementEuropeGreeceInternational reliefMiddle East and North AfricaNegotiationsRescue workTurkey
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Oct 27, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 26, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 26, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 540).
Oct 26, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 26, 1999
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 26, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 188.
Oct 26, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10804-10807, H10833-10834)
Oct 26, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 19, 1999
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 19, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 22, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 22, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 1999 | House · vote #540 | Suspend the rules and agree | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Plain-English summary
Commends Greece and Turkey for their mutual and swift response to the recent earthquakes in both countries by providing to each other humanitarian assistance and rescue relief.
Encourages: (1) the United States to continue its efforts in aiding both countries as they seek to rebuild; and (2) the countries themselves to persevere in resolving outstanding issues between themselves.
Recognizes the renewed spirit of cooperation and the importance of the talks between such countries.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 188: Commending Greece and Turkey for their mutual and swift response to the recent earthquakes in both countries by providing to each other humanitarian assistance and rescue relief.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-188/
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