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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 5, 2003
Expresses support for: (1) the U.S.-Adriatic Charter; and (2) the aspirations of Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia to join the European Union (EU). Commends: (1) those countries for their continued efforts to become full-fledged members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the EU; and (2) Secretary of State Powell for his personal support of the Charter. Urges NATO to invite those countries to join NATO as soon as they demonstrate the ability to assume NATO member responsibilities.
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Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] · D–NY
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 653).
House roll call 653 · Individual votesResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 653).
House roll call 653 · Individual votesAt 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 the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H. Con. Res. 209.
Mr. Bereuter moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H11757-11759, H11842-11843; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H11757)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10166-10167; text as reported in Senate: CR S10167)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10166-10167; text as reported in Senate: CR S10167)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 234.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with amendments and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar with amendments and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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): 381 - 1 (Roll no. 299). (text: CR H5671)
House roll call 299 · 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): 381 - 1 (Roll no. 299).(text: CR H5671)
House roll call 299 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5681)
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. 209.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5671-5673)
Mr. Green (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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