HCONRES 116
107th Congress
House
International Affairs
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Estonia
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Recommending the integration of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Introduced: April 26, 2001
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Oct 8, 2002
Received in the Senate.
Oct 7, 2002
Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 7, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7117-7119)
Oct 7, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7117)
Oct 7, 2002
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7117)
Oct 7, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 116.
Sep 25, 2002
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Sep 25, 2002
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Apr 26, 2001
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are to be commended for their progress toward political and economic liberty and meeting the guidelines for prospective members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); (2) such countries would make an outstanding contribution toward furthering NATO goals should they become members; (3) extension of full NATO membership to the Baltic states would contribute to stability, freedom, and peace in the Baltic region and Europe as a whole; and (4) with complete satisfaction of NATO guidelines and criteria for membership, such countries should be invited to become full NATO members.
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Received in the Senate.
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