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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 11, 2004
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Expresses: (1) condolences of the House of Representatives to the people of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the family of President Boris Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims of February 26, 2004; (2) desire for a smooth and orderly transition of power; and (3) the solidarity of the people of the United States with the people of Macedonia and the Macedonian government during this tragedy.
People & committees
Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R–IN
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll No. 57).
House roll call 57 · Individual votesPassed/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): 411 - 0 (Roll No. 57).
House roll call 57 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
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.
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 540.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 540.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H985-990)
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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