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S.Res.343 / 116th Congress

A resolution congratulating the people of the Czech Republic and the people of the Slovak Republic on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, the 26th anniversary of the formation of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and the 101st anniversary of the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR 9/26/2019 S5752)

Official summary

Version 55 · Passed Senate · Jan 8, 2020

This resolution recognizes the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements in building prosperous, democratic societies since the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. The resolution also commends the countries for their support of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) operations in Afghanistan and reaffirms the United States' commitment to a free and peaceful Europe.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR 9/26/2019 S5752)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S76; text: CR 9/26/2019 S5752)

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  8. Introduced in Senate

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