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H.RES.479: Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 6, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (20 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the people of Hungary as they mark the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution which set the stage for the ultimate collapse of communism in 1989 throughout Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, and two years later in the Soviet Union itself. Expresses condolences to the people of Hungary for those who lost their lives fighting for Hungarian freedom in 1956, as well as for those subsequently executed by the Soviet...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Gallegly 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. 479.
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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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 611).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 6, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |