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H.Con.Res. 218 (105th)

Concerning the urgent need to establish a cease fire in Afghanistan and begin the transition toward a broad-based multiethnic government that observes international norms of behavior.

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Introduced

12 February 1998

Last action

29 April 1998 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Subjects

Asylum, Defence

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7 April 2025

Asylum · Defence

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Summary

Acknowledges: (1) that the Afghan people successfully waged a war against Soviet expansionism and greatly assisted in bringing an end to the cold war; and (2) the necessity of international efforts to clear the estimated 10 million land mines buried in the Afghan countryside. Welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Lakhbar Brahimi as special envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General for Afghanistan and his efforts toward attaining a peaceful negotiated settlement. Deplores continuing human rights violations occurring within Afghanistan, such as continuing discrimination against women and the discovery of mass graves which contained an alleged 2,000 corpses of prisoners of war and civilians. Supports the intention of the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross to continue their investigation into these reported killings. Recognizes the continuing requirement to address the needs of more than 2 million Afghan refugees. Calls upon: (1) all warring factions and national powers to participate in intra-Afghan dialogue and in the peace process; and (2) all parties within Afghanistan to prevent the recurrence of actions which impede humanitarian assistance. Urges: (1) the nations of the region to cooperate in the peace process and to end military support to all parties to the conflict; (2) appropriate parties in the UN and Afghanistan to work toward the eradication of the production of opium; and (3) the expulsion of all known terrorist leaders from Afghanistan and the closing down of any terrorist training camps operating in the country.

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Timeline

  1. 12 February 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 February 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 February 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 March 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 March 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 March 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 April 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 1 April 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 28 April 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 April 1998

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 1 (Roll No. 110).

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 April 1998

    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): 391 - 1 (Roll No. 110).

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 April 1998

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bereuter objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  13. 28 April 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 28 April 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2354-2356, H2372-2373)

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 April 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 April 1998

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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