Recognizing the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the alliance between Australia and the United States under the ANZUS Treaty, paying tribute to the United States-Australia relationship, reaffirming the importance of economic and security cooperation between the United States and Australia, and welcoming the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

Summary

Pays tribute to the relationship between the United States and Australia. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to its alliance with Australia under the ANZUS Treaty and the importance of security cooperation, security commitments, and the trade and economic relationship between the United States and Australia. Expresses strong support for continued close cooperation between Australia and the United States on economic and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. Welcomes the state visit by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

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Timeline

1. 6 September 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 September 2001

   Passed

   Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

3. 6 September 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 September 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 16 October 2001

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

6. 16 October 2001

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H6792-6793)

   Source: Floor

7. 16 October 2001

   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): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H6792-6793)

   Source: Floor

8. 16 October 2001

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6792-6795)

   Source: Floor

9. 16 October 2001

   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

10. 16 October 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 217.

    Source: Floor

11. 16 October 2001

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

12. 17 October 2001

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 17 October 2001 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 16 October 2001 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 6 September 2001 · Official file

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 17 October 2001

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Passed House amended

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 September 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
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