Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the interest of both the United States and the Republic of India to expand and strengthen United States-India relations, intensify bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism, and broaden the ongoing dialogue between the United States and India, of which the upcoming visit to the United States of the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is a significant step.

Summary

Expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States and the Republic of India should continue to expand and strengthen bilateral security, economic, and political ties; (2) the United States should consider removing existing unilateral legislative and administrative measures which prevent the normalization of U.S.-India bilateral economic and trade relations; (3) established institutional and collaborative mechanisms should be maintained and enhanced to further a partnership between the two countries; (4) it is vitally important that the United States and India continue to share information and intensify their cooperation in combating terrorism; and (5) the upcoming visit of the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to the United States is a significant step toward broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and India.

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Timeline

1. 12 September 2000

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

2. 12 September 2000

   Passed

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7491)

   Source: Floor

3. 12 September 2000

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7491)

   Source: Floor

4. 12 September 2000

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 572.

   Source: Floor

5. 12 September 2000

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7491-7493)

   Source: Floor

6. 12 September 2000

   Floor

   Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

   Source: Floor

7. 12 September 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 12 September 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 9/13/2000 E1459-1460)

   Source: IntroReferral

9. 12 September 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 12 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 13 September 2000

    Vote

    ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Collins asked unanimous consent that the demand for the Yeas and Nays on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 572 be vacated. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 13 September 2000 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 12 September 2000 · Official file

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• Engrossed in House (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 September 2000

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Sponsors

• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Sponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] · D · Sponsor
• XAVIER BECERRA · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• MIKE DOYLE · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13] · R · Sponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] · R · Sponsor
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