To condemn the release by the Government of Malta of convicted terrorist Mohammed Ali Rezaq.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 8, 1993
Condemns the release by the Government of Malta of convicted terrorist Mohammed Ali Rezaq. Urges all governments to: (1) cooperate in extraditing Rezaq to the United States or to another concerned country to face criminal charges for involvement in the Egypt Air hijacking of November 1985 and the murder of civilians; and (2) not provide safe haven to terrorists. Urges the President to review the U.S. relationship with Malta.
Passed/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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 119).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1699)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 30.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1658-1660)
Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) in the Nature of a Substitute.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Executive Comment Received from State.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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