H.CON.RES.209: A concurrent resolution commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 5, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2003

Bill Summary

Expresses support for: (1) the U.S.-Adriatic Charter; and (2) the aspirations of Albania, Croatia, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join the European Union (EU). Commends: (1) Albania, Croatia, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for their continued efforts to become full-fledged members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the EU; and (2) Secretary of State Powell for his personal support of the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Green (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 209.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 1 (Roll no. 299).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with amendments and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Bereuter moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H. Con. Res. 209.
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.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 653).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 5, 2003

Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

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