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H.RES.612: Expressing unequivocal support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who are currently carrying out missions in and around the Persian Gulf region.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 17, 1998
- Latest Major Action Dec. 17, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Declares that the Congress: (1) supports the men and women of the armed forces who are carrying out their missions; and (2) reaffirms that it should be U.S. policy to support efforts to remove the regime headed by Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq and to promote the emergence of a democratic government to replace that regime.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Mr. Spence asked unanimous consent for immediate consideration in the House.
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Considered by unanimous consent.
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ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Spence asked unanimous consent for the immediate consideration of the resolution in the House, with the previous question ordered to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except two hours of debate, equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on National Security or their designees. Agreed to without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on the resolution supporting the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 417 - 5, 1 Present (Roll No. 539).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 17, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Floyd Spence (R-S.C.) |