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HCONRES 217 107th Congress House International Affairs Anniversaries Armed Forces and National Security Australia Collective security Collective security agreements Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Foreign Trade and International Finance Foreign leaders International cooperation Oceania September 11, 2001 Terrorism

Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

Introduced: September 6, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 17, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 16, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6792-6795)
Oct 16, 2001
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 16, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H6792-6793)
Oct 16, 2001
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): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H6792-6793)
Oct 16, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6873)
Oct 16, 2001
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.
Oct 16, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 217.
Sep 6, 2001
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 6, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 6, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 16, 2001 House · vote #388 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4131 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Pays tribute to the relationship between the United States and Australia.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Australia under the ANZUS Treaty and the importance of security cooperation, security commitments, and the trade and economic relationship between the United States and Australia.

Expresses strong support for continued close cooperation between Australia and the United States on economic and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.

Welcomes the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

What's happening now October 17, 2001

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2