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H.Con.Res. 212 (111th)

Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.

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Introduced

7 November 2009

Last action

20 November 2009 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], David Scott, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-FL-24], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the historic events in Central and Eastern Europe that brought about the collapse of the communist regimes and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Commemorates, with the Slovak and Czech Republics, the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. Appreciates the contribution of the Slovak and Czech Republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) to the promotion and defense of democracy. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak and Czech Republics.

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Timeline

  1. 7 November 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 November 2009

    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

  5. 18 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13109-13113)

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 November 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 212.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 November 2009

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 906). (text: CR 11/18/2009 H13110)

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 November 2009

    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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 906).(text: CR 11/18/2009 H13110)

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13288-13289)

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 November 2009

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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