HCONRES 242
107th Congress
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International Affairs
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Recognizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's success in promoting democracy and its continuing contribution to United States national interests.
Introduced: October 4, 2001
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Dec 6, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 5, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 5, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1 (Roll no. 469). (consideration: CR H8850-8851; text: CR 12/4/2001 H8751-8753)
Dec 5, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1 (Roll no. 469).(consideration: CR H8850-8851; text: CR 12/4/2001 H8751-8753)
Dec 4, 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.
Dec 4, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 242.
Dec 4, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8751-8753)
Dec 4, 2001
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 1, 2001
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 4, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 4, 2001
Introduced in House
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2001 | House · vote #469 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 404–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Congratulates Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on a half century of effort in promoting democratic values, particularly freedom of the press and freedom of expression in certain areas of the world.
Recognizes such organization's major contribution to the growth of democracy throughout the world and its continuing efforts to advance vital U.S. interests in building a more peaceful, democratic, free, and stable world community.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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