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Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary.

Introduced: October 6, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 6, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2005
Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 6, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H11068-11069)
Dec 6, 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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 611).(text: CR H11068-11069)
Dec 6, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11072)
Dec 6, 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.
Dec 6, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 479.
Dec 6, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11068-11070)
Nov 16, 2005
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 16, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 16, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
Oct 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 6, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2005 House · vote #611 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 395–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the people of Hungary as they mark the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution which set the stage for the ultimate collapse of communism in 1989 throughout Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, and two years later in the Soviet Union itself.

Expresses condolences to the people of Hungary for those who lost their lives fighting for Hungarian freedom in 1956, as well as for those subsequently executed by the Soviet and Hungarian communist authorities, including Prime Minister Imre Nagy.

Welcomes the changes that have taken place in Hungary since 1989, believing that Hungary's integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), together with similar developments in the neighboring countries, will ensure peace and understanding among the peoples of the Carpathian Basin.

Reaffirms the friendship between the governments of Hungary and the United States and between the Hungarian and American people.

What's happening now December 6, 2005

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1