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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 6, 1999
Recognizes the significance of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of these treaties. Exhorts combatants everywhere to respect the red cross emblem by protecting innocent and vulnerable populations on every side of conflicts. Commends the International Committee of the Red Cross and the more than 175 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, including the American Red Cross: (1) on their continuing work in providing relief and assistance to the victims of war; and (2) for their work in educating the world's citizens about the humanitarian principles of international humanitarian law. Applauds the Promise of Humanity gathering organized by the American Red Cross in 1999 in Washington, D.C., as an important reminder of our responsibilities to educate future generations about the principles of international humanitarian law. Invites the American Red Cross during this anniversary year to assist Congress in educating its members and staff about these Conventions. Supports the anniversary theme of the International Committee that "Even War Has Limits." Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing such anniversary of these Conventions.
People & committees
Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R–TX
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13861)
Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13861)
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 539).
House roll call 539 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 539).
House roll call 539 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 102.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10800-10804, H10833)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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