HCONRES 37 106th Congress House

Concerning anti-Semitic statements made by members of the Duma of the Russian Federation.

Introduced: March 15, 1999 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

International Affairs AntisemitismArmed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommemorations

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Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

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

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 1

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 →

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Latest action March 24, 1999

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 6

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 23, 1999

Massachusetts · Mar 15, 1999

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · Feb 24, 1999

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Feb 24, 1999

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