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H.Res. 523 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist bombing of the United States Embassies in East Africa.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 September 1998

Last action

10 October 1998 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13]

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Summary

Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of all persons killed or injured in the terrorist bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania; (2) gratitude to the people and the Governments of Kenya, Tanzania, Israel, and France, as well as to private organizations, for their assistance in the aftermath of the bombings and to the U.S. embassy guards whose heroic actions prevented even more deaths and injuries; (3) condemnation of all persons and parties involved in the bombings; (4) the determination of the House of Representatives to assist in the arrest of all persons responsible; and (5) the intention of the House to examine whether security needs of U.S. facilities overseas are being met and what kinds of tools can be employed to discourage nations from harboring terrorists.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 October 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 October 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10456-10457)

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 October 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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