United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 16 (109th)
Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform.
Introduced
6 January 2005
Last action
26 January 2005 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate.
Sponsors
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Subjects
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Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Commends the people and Government of Ukraine for their commitment to democracy and for ensuring a free and fair runoff presidential election. Congratulates Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine. Applauds the Ukrainian presidential candidates, the European Union and other European representatives, and the U.S. Government for the role they played in helping to resolve the crisis. Acknowledges the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine. Pledges assistance to the strengthening of Ukraine's democracy and a free market system, reaffirmation of its independence and territorial sovereignty, and its full integration into the international community of democracies.
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Timeline
6 January 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 January 2005
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H145)
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8).(text: CR H145)
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
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.
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 16.
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H145-149)
Source: Floor
25 January 2005
Floor
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
26 January 2005
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 26 January 2005 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 25 January 2005 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 6 January 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 26 January 2005
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 25 January 2005
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006, and commending their commitment to democracy and reform.
- related to ← A concurrent resolution congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform.
- related to ← A concurrent resolution congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting a democratic, transparent, and fair runoff presidential election on December 26, 2004, and congratulating Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine and his commitment to democracy and reform.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/16
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hconres/16
- us · 109-hconres-16 · source updated 5 December 2025