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H.Con.Res. 326 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the existence of the Berlin Wall after twenty-five years is a visible indictment of the communist system and that the continued vitality of the Western Sectors of the city is a testament to the Berliners' courage and devotion to freedom.

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Introduced

29 April 1986

Last action

15 July 1986 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [R-AR-2], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]

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Summary

States that the Congress: (1) commends the courage of the West Berliners in making that part of the city a showcase of Western values; and (2) condemns the existence of the Berlin Wall. Declares that the Congress reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Berlin and its people.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 May 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 May 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 May 1986

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 May 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 May 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 June 1986

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  10. 5 June 1986

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 16 June 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 June 1986

    Passed

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 June 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 June 1986

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 26 June 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 26 June 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  17. 26 June 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  18. 15 July 1986

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 July 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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