Calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

Summary

Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, and urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Act; and (2) convey to all signatory states that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region.

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Timeline

1. 8 June 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 June 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 June 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 June 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E946)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 7 September 2000

   Passed

   Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 7 September 2000

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 25 September 2000

   Vote

   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 until Sept. 26.

   Source: Floor

8. 25 September 2000

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8032-8036)

   Source: Floor

9. 25 September 2000

   Floor

   Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

   Source: Floor

10. 25 September 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 100.

    Source: Floor

11. 26 September 2000

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492). (text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)

    Source: Floor

12. 26 September 2000

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 26 September 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 492).(text: CR 9/25/2000 H8032)

    Source: Floor

14. 26 September 2000

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8107-8108)

    Source: Floor

15. 27 September 2000

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 27 September 2000 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 26 September 2000 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 8 June 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 27 September 2000

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 September 2000

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 26 September 2000

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 June 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 June 2000

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Sponsors

• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Steny Hoyer · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
• ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• STEVE CHABOT · R · Cosponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Cosponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• RON KIND · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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