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Congratulating the people of the United Mexican States on the success of their democratic elections held on July 2, 2000.
Introduced: July 11, 2000
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 25, 2000
Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 25, 2000
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 25, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 25, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6945-6946)
Jul 25, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6945-6946)
Jul 25, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 544.
Jul 25, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6945-6950)
Jul 19, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jul 11, 2000
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Plain-English summary
Congratulates: (1) the people and Government of the United Mexican States for the successful completion of the democratic multiparty elections for president and the legislature; and (2) President-elect Vincente Fox for his election victory and his commitment to democracy and a free-market oriented economy. Commends all Mexican citizens and political parties for their participation in the democratic process and their support for the strengthening of their democracy. Reaffirms the United States friendship with Mexico and our unequivocal commitment to encouraging democracy throughout Latin America.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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