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H.Res. 59 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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Introduced

11 February 1999

Last action

2 November 1999 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]

Subjects

Defence

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7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be commended for its pivotal role in preserving trans-Atlantic peace and stability; (2) the NATO allies, at the Summit meeting to be held in Washington, D.C., in April, 1999, should articulate a concrete vision for the Alliance in the 21st century; (3) the Alliance must recognize and act upon the threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism by intensifying consultations among political and military leaders, and deploying comprehensive capabilities to counter such threats to the international community; (4) the Alliance should pace, not pause, the process of NATO enlargement and remain prepared to extend invitations for accession negotiations to appropriate European democracies, while strengthening its relations with Russia and the Ukraine as essential partners in building long-term peace in the Euro-Atlantic area; and (5) the Alliance should fully support the North Atlantic Assembly's activities in enhancing and stabilizing democracy in Central and Eastern Europe nations.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 March 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 November 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): 278 - 133, 1 Present (Roll no. 554).

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 November 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 November 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): 278 - 133, 1 Present (Roll no. 554).

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 November 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

  10. 2 November 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 59.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 November 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11212-11218, H11339-11340)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 November 1999

    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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