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H.RES.245: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of a free and fair referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (9 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for: (1) former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III in his mission as Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for the Western Sahara; and (2) a referendum on self-determination for the Western Sahara people that meets specified criteria. Requests the administration to support Baker in his mission of organizing such a referendum without military or administrative constraints. Encourages the release of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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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. Royce 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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DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |