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- H.CON.RES.81
H.CON.RES.81: Calling for a United States initiative seeking a just and peaceful resolution of the situation on Cyprus.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 23, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
66 (43 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms that the status quo on Cyprus is unacceptable and detrimental to U.S. interests. Considers that lasting peace and stability on Cyprus could be best secured by a process of complete demilitarization leading to the withdrawal of all foreign occupation forces, the cessation of foreign arms transfers to Cyprus, and providing for alternative internationally acceptable and effective security arrangements as negotiated by the parties....
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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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. Faleomavaega 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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): 417 - 4 (Roll No. 294).
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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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| May 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |