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H.Res. 892 (111th)

Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 November 2009

Last action

7 November 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]

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Summary

Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end. Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies. Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.

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Timeline

  1. 5 November 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12540-12544)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 November 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 November 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12623)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 7 November 2009

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    Introduced in House · EN · 5 November 2009

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