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Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform.

Introduced: January 6, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2005
Received in the Senate.
Jan 25, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 25, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H145)
Jan 25, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8).(text: CR H145)
Jan 25, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H171)
Jan 25, 2005
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.
Jan 25, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 16.
Jan 25, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H145-149)
Jan 25, 2005
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 6, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 26, 2005 House · vote #8 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 392–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the people and Government of Ukraine for their commitment to democracy and their determination to end the political crisis in that country in a peaceful and democratic manner.

Congratulates: (1) the people and Government of Ukraine for ensuring a free and fair runoff presidential election; and (2) Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine.

Applauds the Ukrainian presidential candidates, the European Union and other European representatives, and the U.S. Government for the role they played in helping to peacefully resolve the crisis.

Acknowledges and welcomes the strong U.S.-Ukraine relationship, and expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people and the new Government of Ukraine to establish democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

Pledges congressional assistance to the democratic system in Ukraine, the creation of a market economy in Ukraine, the reaffirmation of Ukraine's independence and territorial sovereignty, and Ukraine's full integration into the international community of democracies.

What's happening now January 26, 2005

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2