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Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

Introduced: March 27, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Agreed to (House)

Apr 10, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010)

Apr 10, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 10, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3077)

Apr 9, 2003

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.

Apr 9, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 165.

Apr 9, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3009-3014)

Apr 9, 2003

Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Apr 3, 2003

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Apr 3, 2003

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.

Mar 27, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Mar 27, 2003

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 10, 2003	House · vote #129	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	422–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the efforts of the United Nations Secretary General to seek a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem for the benefit of the people of Cyprus and the region.

Expresses its strong disappointment that the Secretary General's efforts to bring his plan for a comprehensive settlement to a referenda by the people of Cyprus has been rejected.

Expresses its very strong regret that Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Denktash, rejected the comprehensive settlement offered by the Secretary General and denied the Turkish Cypriot people the opportunity to determine their own future by refusing to offer the settlement proposal to referenda.

Declares that the House remains committed, despite the recent setback, to giving any assistance necessary for finding a just and durable settlement for the Cyprus problem and urges the maximum effort by the U.S. Government and others to redouble their efforts to seek a just and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

Encourages both Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders to renew their efforts to find a settlement to the Cyprus problem on the basis of the Secretary General's framework.

Urges the Governments of Turkey and Greece to do everything possible to support the search for a settlement, including actions by the Government of Turkey helping to persuade the Turkish Cypriot leader to reach an agreement which would reunite the island and which would serve the interests of both Cypriot communities.

Encourages both sides, upon completion of a comprehensive settlement, to consider putting it to referenda, if necessary, in order that the will of the people of Cyprus can be democratically expressed.

What's happening now April 10, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010)

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Europe Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 5

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Apr 9, 2003

DREIER, DAVID

· Mar 27, 2003

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Mar 27, 2003

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 27, 2003

Sherman, Brad

California · Mar 27, 2003

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