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S.Con.Res.7 / 106th Congress

A concurrent resolution honoring the life and legacy of King Hussein ibn Talal al-Hashem.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 8, 1999

Expresses: (1) condolences to the family of King Hussein and to all the people of Jordan; (2) admiration for King Hussein's enlightened leadership and gratitude for his support for peace throughout the Middle East; and (3) support and best wishes for the new government of Jordan under King Abdullah. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to strengthening the vital relationship between our two governments and peoples.

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Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R–MS

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

    2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 18).

      House roll call 18 · Individual votes
    3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 18).

      House roll call 18 · Individual votes
    4. The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

    6. Honoring King Hussein ibn Talal al-Hashem - Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent that it be in order to consider S. Con. Res. 7 in the House and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to final adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate, equally divided and controlled by Mr. Gilman, the Chairman of the Committee on International Relations and Mr. Gejdenson, the Ranking Member. Agreed to without objection.

    7. Consideration initiated by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H560-565)

    8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    9. Held at the desk.

    10. Received in the House.

    11. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1382-1384)

    12. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1382-1384)

    13. Introduced in Senate

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