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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the massacre at Srebrenica in July 1995.

Introduced: April 6, 2005 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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Jun 27, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5216-5217)
Jun 27, 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.
Jun 27, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 1 (Roll no. 322). (text: CR H5209-5210)
Jun 27, 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): 370 - 1 (Roll no. 322).(text: CR H5209-5210)
Jun 27, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 199.
Jun 27, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5209-5214)
Jun 27, 2005
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 26, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 26, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Apr 13, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E640-641)
Apr 6, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Apr 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 6, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 27, 2005 House · vote #322 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 3701 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the thousands of innocent people executed at Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July 1995, along with all individuals who were victimized during the conflict and genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995, should be remembered and honored; (2) the Serbian policies of aggression and ethnic cleansing meet the terms defining genocide; (3) foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, who have risked, and in some cases lost, their lives in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be remembered and honored; (4) the United Nations (U.N.) and its member states should accept their share of responsibility for allowing the Srebrenica massacre and genocide to occur; (5) it is in the U.S. national interest that the responsible individuals should be held accountable for their actions; (6) persons indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) should be apprehended and transferred to The Hague without further delay, and countries should meet their obligations to cooperate with the ICTY; and (7) the United States should support the independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and peace and stability in southeastern Europe.

What's happening now June 27, 2005

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3