HRES 496
111th Congress
House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 29, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 432 - 0 (Roll no. 660). (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8943)
Jul 29, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9023-9024)
Jul 28, 2009
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.
Jul 28, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 496.
Jul 28, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8943-8944)
Jul 28, 2009
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 2, 2009
Introduced in House
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2009 | House · vote #660 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 432–0 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries.
Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 496: Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-496/
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