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H.Con.Res. 81 (105th)

Calling for a United States initiative seeking a just and peaceful resolution of the situation on Cyprus.

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Introduced

15 May 1997

Last action

23 July 1997 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Pappas, Michael [R-NJ-12], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]

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Summary

Reaffirms the view that the status quo on Cyprus is unacceptable and detrimental to U.S. interests. Considers that lasting peace and stability on Cyprus could be best secured by a process of complete demilitarization leading to the withdrawal of all foreign occupation forces, the cessation of foreign arms transfers to Cyprus, and providing for alternative internationally acceptable and effective security arrangements as negotiated by the parties. Supports the commitment by President Clinton to give increased attention to Cyprus and make the search for a solution a priority of U.S. foreign policy. Encourages the President to launch an early substantive initiative, in close coordination with the United Nations, the European Union, and interested governments to promote a speedy resolution of the Cyprus problem on the basis of international law, the provisions of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, democratic principles, including respect for human rights, and in accordance with the norms and requirements for accession to the European Union. Calls upon the parties to lend their full support and cooperation to such an initiative. Requests the President to report actions taken to give effect to the objectives set forth in this Act in the bimonthly report on Cyprus transmitted to the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 May 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E955)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 May 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E997)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 17 June 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 July 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 22 July 1997

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll No. 294).

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll No. 294).

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5507-5511, H5547)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega 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

  12. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 July 1997

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 July 1997

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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