HCONRES 242
107th Congress
House
International Affairs
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International broadcasting
Radio broadcasting
Radio journalism
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Recognizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's success in promoting democracy and its continuing contribution to United States national interests.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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 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
Votes taken on this bill
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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 → |
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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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Bill text
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- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
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