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H.Res. 397 (110th)

Condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 May 2007

Last action

5 June 2007 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet Union's decades-long occupation of Estonia was illegal and a violation of Estonia's sovereignty. Expresses support for Estonia as a sovereign state and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Condemns: (1) recent acts of violence and looting in Estonia; (2) attacks and threats against Estonia's embassies and officials in Russia and other countries; and (3) political efforts to exploit the memory of the victims of the Second World War. Urges all activists to express their views peacefully. Honors the sacrifice of all those, including Red Army soldiers, who gave their lives to defeat Nazism. Supports the government of Estonia's efforts to initiate a peaceful dialogue with the government of the Russian Federation. Urges the governments of all countries to: (1) condemn the violence that has occurred in Estonia, Moscow, and elsewhere in 2007, and to urge all parties to express their views peacefully; (2) assist the government of Estonia in its cyber-attacks investigation; and (3) fulfill their obligations under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 June 2007

    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

  7. 5 June 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 June 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 426). (text: CR H5952)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 June 2007

    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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 426).(text: CR H5952)

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5952-5954)

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 June 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 June 2007

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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