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- H.CON.RES.120
H.CON.RES.120: Supporting the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine and the progress of its political and economic reforms.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 15, 1995
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (10 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates Ukraine for the successful conduct of free and fair elections for the presidency and parliament and for the adoption of a new constitution. Calls for the President and Parliament of Ukraine to focus their efforts on passing legislation needed to implement such constitution. Urges the Government of Ukraine to: (1) continue efforts to ensure the rights of all citizens; (2) make its first priority the dismantling of the remaining...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Gilman 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 382 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 403).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 15, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |