HRES 892
111th Congress
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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.
Introduced: November 5, 2009
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Nov 7, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
Nov 7, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12623)
Nov 7, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
Nov 6, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12540-12544)
Nov 6, 2009
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 6, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Nov 6, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
Nov 5, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 5, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2009 | House · vote #883 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 431–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end.
Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies.
Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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