Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the referendum in East Timor, calling on the Government of Indonesia to assist in the termination of the current civil unrest and violence in East Timor, and supporting a United Nations Security Council-endorsed multinational force for East Timor.

Summary

Congratulates the people of East Timor on their participation in the August 30, 1999, popular consultation and commends United Nations (UN) Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) personnel for their support. Recognizes the expression of the people of East Timor in favor of independence from Indonesia. Condemns the violent efforts of East Timor militias and elements of the Indonesian military to overturn the results of the vote and notes the failure of the Government of Indonesia to guarantee the security of the people of East Timor. Calls upon such Government to: (1) recognize its responsibilities to cooperate with appropriate UN authorities in the restoration of order in East Timor; (2) allow unrestricted access to refugees and displaced persons in West Timor and to guarantee their safety; and (3) hold accountable those responsible for the violence, human rights abuses, and atrocities. Expresses approval of: (1) the U.S. decision to suspend military relations with, and the sale of military weapons or equipment to, the Indonesian Government until order is restored; (2) Indonesia's belated decision to allow a UN Security Council-endorsed multi-national force into East Timor; and (3) U.S. logistical and other technical support for deployment of such force. Urges Indonesia to accept the rapid deployment of this force and to cooperate fully without preconditions, expresses support for a rapid and effective deployment, commends Australia for its readiness to lead the force, and welcomes the participation of other nations. Urges: (1) the United States to consider additional measures to end the current civil unrest and violence in East Timor; and (2) the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly to expeditiously ratify the August 30 vote and to otherwise speed the transition to full independence for East Timor. Recognizes that an effective U.S. policy for the region requires both an effective near-term response to the ongoing violence in, and progress toward independence for, East Timor and a long-term strategy for supporting stability, security, and democracy in Indonesia and East Timor.

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Timeline

1. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8155)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 September 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 September 1999

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 September 1999

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 September 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

   Source: Committee

8. 23 September 1999

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 23 September 1999

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 28 September 1999

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

11. 28 September 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

12. 28 September 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 38, 1 Present (Roll no. 454).

    Source: Floor

13. 28 September 1999

    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): 390 - 38, 1 Present (Roll no. 454).

    Source: Floor

14. 28 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8879-8886, H8908)

    Source: Floor

15. 28 September 1999

    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

16. 28 September 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 292.

    Source: Floor

17. 28 September 1999

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] · R · Sponsor
• Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
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