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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jan 25, 2005
Commends the people and Government of Ukraine for their commitment to democracy and their determination to end the political crisis in that country in a peaceful and democratic manner.
Congratulates: (1) the people and Government of Ukraine for ensuring a free and fair runoff presidential election; and (2) Viktor Yushchenko on his election as President of Ukraine.
Applauds the Ukrainian presidential candidates, the European Union and other European representatives, and the U.S. Government for the role they played in helping to peacefully resolve the crisis.
Acknowledges and welcomes the strong U.S.-Ukraine relationship, and expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people and the new Government of Ukraine to establish democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
Pledges congressional assistance to the democratic system in Ukraine, the creation of a market economy in Ukraine, the reaffirmation of Ukraine's independence and territorial sovereignty, and Ukraine's full integration into the international community of democracies.
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Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R–IL
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H145)
House roll call 8 · Individual votesPassed/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): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 8).(text: CR H145)
House roll call 8 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H171)
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. 16.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H145-149)
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Introduced in House
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