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S.Res. 277 (105th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the importance of diplomatic relations with the Pacific Island nations.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 September 1998

Last action

9 October 1998 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Declares that: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States to remain actively engaged in the South Pacific region as a means of supporting important U.S. commercial and strategic interests, and to encourage the consolidation of democratic values; (2) a Pacific island summit, hosted by the President with the Pacific island heads of government, would be an excellent opportunity for the United States to foster and improve diplomatic relations with the Pacific island nations; and (3) the United States should fulfill its longstanding commitment to the democratization and economic prosperity of the Pacific island nations by promoting their earliest integration in the mainstream of bilateral, regional, and global commerce and trade.

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Timeline

  1. 15 September 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 September 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10388)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 September 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 October 1998

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 October 1998

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12251)

    Source: Discharge

  7. 9 October 1998

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12251)

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 October 1998

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 9 October 1998

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    Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 September 1998

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