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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 29, 1999
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) oppose the Government of Pakistan's support for armed incursion into Jammu and Kashmir, India; (2) support the immediate withdrawal of forces supported by Pakistan from the Indian side of the Line of Control, urge the reestablishment of and future respect for the Line of Control, and encourage all sides to end the fighting and exercise restraint; and (3) encourage both India and Pakistan to adhere to the principles of the Lahore Declaration.
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Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 5.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1424-1425)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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