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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 13, 2007
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Recognizes the historic significance of the Treaty of Rome on its 50th anniversary.
Commends the European Union (EU) and its member nations for the role which the institution has played in contemporary Europe's growth.
Recognizes the EU's important role in fostering the independence, democracy, and economic development of the former Central European communist states.
Acknowledges the EU's role in the development of the close and mutually beneficial relationship that exists between the United States and Europe.
Affirms that in order to strengthen the transatlantic partnership there must be a renewed commitment to EU-U.S. consultations.
Joins with the European Parliament in agreeing to strengthen the transatlantic partnership by enhancing the dialogue and collaboration between Congress and the European Parliament.
People & committees
Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D–FL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2454)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2454)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 230.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2453-2455)
Mr. Wexler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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