HCONRES 253
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Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer.
Introduced: February 16, 2000
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Jul 12, 2000
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
Jul 11, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379). (text: CR H5757-5758)
Jul 11, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379).(text: CR H5757-5758)
Jul 11, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5764-5765)
Jul 11, 2000
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.
Jul 11, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 253.
Jul 11, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5757-5760)
Jul 11, 2000
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 14, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Feb 16, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 16, 2000
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2000 | House · vote #379 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 416–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends the Holy See for its strong commitment to fundamental human rights during its 36 years as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations (UN). Declares that Congress: (1) strongly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from the UN as a state participant by removing its status as a nonmember state Permanent Observer; and (2) believes that any degradation of the status accorded to the Holy See at the UN would seriously damage the credibility of the UN. Expresses concern that any such degradation of status would seriously damage relations between the UN and member states that find in the Holy See a moral and ethical presence with which they can work effectively in pursuing humanitarian approaches to international problems.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1