HCONRES 37
106th Congress
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Concerning anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma of the Russian Federation.
Introduced: February 24, 1999
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Mar 24, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 23, 1999
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. 63).
Mar 23, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 23, 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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 63).
Mar 23, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1548-1549)
Mar 23, 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.
Mar 23, 1999
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Con. Res. 37.
Mar 23, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 37.
Mar 23, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1535-1538)
Mar 23, 1999
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 17, 1999
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 24, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1999 | House · vote #63 | Suspend the Rules and Agree, as amended | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Condemns anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Russian Duma.
Commends: (1) actions taken by members of the Duma to condemn such statements made by other Duma members; and (2) President Yeltsin and other members of the Russian Government for condemning such statements.
Declares that peace and justice cannot be achieved as long as governments and legislatures promote policies based upon anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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