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H.Res.152 / 111th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Mar 30, 2009

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is to be commended for its role in preserving trans-atlantic peace; (2) the NATO allies at the April 2009 Summit meeting should articulate an Alliance vision for the 21st century; (3) NATO must act upon the threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism by intensifying consultations among political and military leaders and deploying comprehensive counter-threat capabilities; and (4) the Alliance should pace the process of NATO enlargement while deepening cooperation within the Alliance to forge links with associate and observer nations.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D–TN

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
28 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4076-4077)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4076-4077)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 152.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4076-4078)

  6. Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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