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- H.CON.RES.405
H.CON.RES.405: Commemorating the independence of East Timor and commending the President for promptly establishing diplomatic relations with East Timor.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 14, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates and honors the courageous people of East Timor and their leaders. Welcomes East Timor into the community of nations as a sovereign state. Supports the efforts of United Nations and international organizations to support reconstruction and development in East Timor, and of UN and international peacekeeping forces to safeguard East Timor's security, including continuing periodic visits by U.S. military forces.Expresses continued...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) 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. 405.
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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): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 178).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| May 14, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |