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H.Res. 965 · 109th Congress

Commending the people of Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum on independence, welcoming United States…

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Commending the people of Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum on independence, welcoming United States recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Montenegro, and welcoming Montenegrin membership in the United Nations and other international organizations.

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7 cosponsors · 4 D, 3 R

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  1. House Introduced Jul 28, 2006
  2. House Passed Sep 25, 2006

Commends the people and government of the Republic of Montenegro for the free and responsible way in which the referendum on independence was conducted and acknowledges the broad participation of Montenegro's citizens in that important vote.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Sep 25, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the people and government of the Republic of Montenegro for the free and responsible way in which the referendum on independence was conducted and acknowledges the broad participation of Montenegro's citizens in that important vote.

Congratulates the people of Montenegro on their decision to establish an independent and sovereign state and welcomes them to the community of nations.

Welcomes the U.S. decision to recognize the Republic of Montenegro's sovereignty and independence and urges the expeditious establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries.

Urges the people and government of Montenegro to continue to embrace the principles of democratic government and to take actions to encourage respect for human rights, for a free market economy, and for a democratic society.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Commending the people of Montenegro on the conduct of the referendum on independence, welcoming United States recognition of the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Montenegro, and welcoming Montenegrin membership in the United Nations and other international organizations.

Latest action (Sep 25, 2006): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 28, 2006

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Jul 28, 2006
  2. House Passed Sep 25, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.