S.J.Res. 19 · 109th Congress
A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the…
Full title
A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
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22 cosponsors · 13 D, 9 R
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- Senate Introduced May 17, 2005
- Senate Passed Jul 27, 2005
- House Passed Sep 6, 2005 393–1
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: (1) recognizing the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; and (3) urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 6, 2005
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation: (1) recognizing the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (2) reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act; and (3) urging all participating countries to abide by their Helsinki obligations.
Calls upon the President to convey to all Helsinki signatories that respect for human rights, democratic principles, and economic liberty continue to be vital elements in promoting a new era of democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
Latest action (Sep 8, 2005): Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House Amendment to Senate Preamble.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 17, 2005
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- Senate Introduced May 17, 2005
- Senate Passed Jul 27, 2005
- House Passed Sep 6, 2005 393–1
Final vote · House · Sep 6, 2005
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert