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H.CON.RES.139

H.CON.RES.139: Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should fully participate in EXPO 2000 in the year 2000, in Hannover, Germany, and should encourage the academic community and the private sector in the United States to support this worthwhile undertaking.

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
This bill is primarily about education
Introduced July 31, 1997
Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 1997

Bill Sponsor

Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) fully participate in EXPO 2000 in Hannover, Germany; and (2) encourage support from the U.S. academic community and private sector.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
	Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
	Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
	Considered under suspension of the rules.
	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
	DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
	Considered as unfinished business.
	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 626).
	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
	Received in the Senate.
	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
July 31, 1997	Introduced in the House by Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.)

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