PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 12, 1994
Congratulates: (1) the people of Germany on the unification of the nation and the city of Berlin; and (2) the U.S. armed forces, civilian administrators, and American people for five decades of sacrifice and support for Berlin. Recognizes and salutes the contribution of British and French allies in the defense of Berlin. Reaffirms the North Atlantic Treaty Organization obligations of the United States and America's continued support for a free, democratic, and united Germany. Welcomes the further enrichment of the relationship between the United States and Berlin based on fostering new traditions in economic and cultural links.
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Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R–NE
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 354).
House roll call 354 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 354).
House roll call 354 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6242-6243)
Mr. Hamilton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Executive Comment Received from State.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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