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- H.CON.RES.235
H.CON.RES.235: Calling for an end to the violent repression of the legitimate rights of the people of Kosova.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 5, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the violent repression carried out by the Serbian police and paramilitary forces against the ethnic Albanian population of Kosova should be condemned by the United States and the international community. Commends efforts of the international contact group (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and Italy) in support of a resolution of the conflict in Kosova. Opposes termination of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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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 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 until March 18.
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 1, 1 Present (Roll No. 57).
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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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| March 5, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |