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H.CON.RES.253: Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2000
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (3 Democrats, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the Holy See for its strong commitment to fundamental human rights during its 36 years as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations (UN). Declares that Congress: (1) strongly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from the UN as a state participant by removing its status as a nonmember state Permanent Observer; and (2) believes that any degradation of the status accorded to the Holy See at the UN would seriously damage the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 253.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379).
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
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| Feb. 16, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |