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H.Con.Res. 253 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer.

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Introduced

16 February 2000

Last action

12 July 2000 · Calendars

Status

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]

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Summary

Commends the Holy See for its strong commitment to fundamental human rights during its 36 years as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations (UN). Declares that Congress: (1) strongly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from the UN as a state participant by removing its status as a nonmember state Permanent Observer; and (2) believes that any degradation of the status accorded to the Holy See at the UN would seriously damage the credibility of the UN. Expresses concern that any such degradation of status would seriously damage relations between the UN and member states that find in the Holy See a moral and ethical presence with which they can work effectively in pursuing humanitarian approaches to international problems.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 July 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379).(text: CR H5757-5758)

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 July 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5757-5760)

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 July 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.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 July 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 253.

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 July 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 July 2000

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379). (text: CR H5757-5758)

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 July 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 July 2000

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.

    Source: Calendars

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