A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 12, 2009

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Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Congratulates the people of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland on their accomplishments as members of free democracies and partners in European stability and security.

Urges the U.S. government to continue to expand its relationships with the governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

10 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 16, 2009
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Mar 12, 2009
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3091)
Mar 12, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3091)
Mar 12, 2009
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3091)
Mar 12, 2009
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3091)
Mar 2, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2641)
Mar 2, 2009
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.60, 111th Congress: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2009-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres60/BILLS-111sres60ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T14:51:44Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.60 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.60, 111th Congress: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2009-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres60/BILLS-111sres60ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T14:51:44Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.60, 111th Congress: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2009-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres60/BILLS-111sres60ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T14:51:44Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.60, 111th Congress: A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Hungary, and the Republic of Poland as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2009-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres60/BILLS-111sres60ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T14:51:44Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.60 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.