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- H.CON.RES.217
H.CON.RES.217: Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 6, 2001
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2001
Bill Sponsor
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5 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses appreciation to the Government and people of Australia for the support given to the United States in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Pays tribute to the relationship between the United States and Australia. Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Australia under the ANZUS Treaty; and (2) the importance of security cooperation and commitments, and the trade and economic relationship, between...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Hyde 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. Con. Res. 217.
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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): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 388).
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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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| Sept. 6, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.) |