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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Apr 28, 1998
Acknowledges: (1) that the Afghan people successfully waged a war against Soviet expansionism and greatly assisted in bringing an end to the cold war; (2) a continuing need for international emergency aid of food, clothing, and shelter in the wake of the February 4, 1998, earthquake in northeastern Afghanistan; and (3) the necessity of international efforts to clear the estimated 10 million land mines buried in the Afghan countryside. Calls upon all warring factions and national powers to participate in intra-Afghan dialogue and in the peace process and to actively cooperate in the acceleration of endeavors for peace. Deplores human rights violations occurring within Afghanistan and supports investigation by the United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross of reported killings. Welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Lakhbar Brahimi as special envoy of the UN Secretary General for Afghanistan and his efforts toward attaining a peaceful negotiated settlement. Encourages a role for Afghan leaders of all factions and ethnic groups in the UN negotiation efforts. Urges: (1) the nations of the region to cooperate in the peace process and to end military support to all parties to the conflict; (2) appropriate parties in the UN, Afghanistan, and its neighbors to work toward the eradication of the production of opium; (3) all parties within Afghanistan to prevent the reoccurrence of actions which impede food shipments and other humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan; and (4) the expulsion of all known terrorist leaders from Afghanistan and the closing down of all terrorist training camps operating in the country. Recognizes the continuing requirement to address the needs of more than 2.5 million Afghan refugees in neighboring countries.
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Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R–NE
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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): 391 - 1 (Roll No. 110).
House roll call 110 · 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): 391 - 1 (Roll No. 110).
House roll call 110 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bereuter 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2354-2356, H2372-2373)
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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 Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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