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Calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
Introduced: June 8, 2000
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Sep 27, 2000
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.
Sep 26, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492). (text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)
Sep 26, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 26, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492).(text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)
Sep 26, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8107-8108)
Sep 25, 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 until Sept. 26.
Sep 25, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 100.
Sep 25, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8032-8036)
Sep 25, 2000
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Sep 7, 2000
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Sep 7, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 9, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E946)
Jun 8, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 8, 2000
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2000 | House · vote #492 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 413–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, and urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Act; and (2) convey to all signatory states that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.
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