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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.

Introduced: September 4, 2003 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 538). (text: CR 10/7/2003 H9241)
Oct 8, 2003
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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 538).(text: CR 10/7/2003 H9241)
Oct 8, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 8, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9334-9335)
Oct 7, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9241-9243)
Oct 7, 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.
Oct 7, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 355.
Oct 7, 2003
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 9, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 9, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Sep 4, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 4, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 8, 2003 House · vote #538 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 3970 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commemorates the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Bulgaria.

Recognizes Bulgaria's contributions toward bringing peace, stability, and prosperity to Southeastern Europe and its cooperation and increasingly vital role as an ally in the war against terrorism.

Encourages opportunities for greater U.S.-Bulgarian cooperation in political, military, economic, and cultural spheres.

What's happening now October 8, 2003

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2