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H.RES.59: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1999
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (6 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be commended for its pivotal role in preserving trans-Atlantic peace and stability; (2) the new NATO strategic concept, adopted by the Allies at the Summit meeting held in Washington, D.C., in April 1999 articulates a concrete vision for the Alliance in the 21st century; (3) the Alliance should as a fundamental task identify crisis...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 on H. Res. 59.
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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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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 278 - 133, 1 Present (Roll no. 554).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Feb. 11, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas K. Bereuter (R-Neb.) |