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H.Res.328 / 109th Congress

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland in 1980 that led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union.

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

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 18, 2005

Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union.

Honors the struggle and sacrifice of the citizens of Poland who risked their lives to restore democracy to their country and return Poland to the democratic community of nations.

Offers Poland as a model for other nations struggling to emerge from authoritarian rule and establish a representative government.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R–CA

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 380). (text: CR H5925)

    House roll call 380 · Individual votes
  3. 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): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 380).(text: CR H5925)

    House roll call 380 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5931-5932)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 328.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5925-5927)

  8. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  12. Introduced in House

  13. Introduced in House

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