SJRES 19
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A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
Introduced: May 17, 2005
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19 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 8, 2005
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House Amendment to Senate Preamble.
Sep 6, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 6, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 455). (text: CR H7655)
Sep 6, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 455).(text: CR H7655)
Sep 6, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7659-7660)
Sep 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.
Sep 6, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 19.
Sep 6, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7655-7658)
Sep 6, 2005
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Jul 28, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 28, 2005
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 28, 2005
Received in the House.
Jul 27, 2005
Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 27, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 27, 2005
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9200-9201)
Jul 27, 2005
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9200-9201)
May 17, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 17, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5366-5367)
May 17, 2005
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2005 | House · vote #455 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 393–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: (1) recognizing the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; and (3) urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations.
Calls upon the President to convey to all Helsinki signatories that respect for human rights, democratic principles, and economic liberty continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
What's happening now
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House Amendment to Senate Preamble.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1