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HRES 540 108th Congress House

Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.

Introduced: March 10, 2004 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 11, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll No. 57).
Mar 11, 2004
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 10, 2004
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.
Mar 10, 2004
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 540.
Mar 10, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 540.
Mar 10, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H985-990)
Mar 10, 2004
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 3, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Feb 26, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 26, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 11, 2004 House · vote #57 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 411–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 11, 2004

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Expresses: (1) condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the family of President Boris Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims of February 26, 2004; (2) desire for a smooth and orderly transition of power; and (3) the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Macedonia and the Macedonian government during this tragedy.

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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 10, 2004
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Mar 3, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 540: Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-540/
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"H. Res. 540: Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives for the untimely death of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-540/.
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H. Res. 540, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-540/.
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