Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution that began on October 23, 1956 and reaffirming the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Hungary.

Bill: 109-hres-479
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Communism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
European Union
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
History
Hungary
NATO countries
Peace
Revolutions
U.S.S.R.

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Commends the people of Hungary as they mark the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. 
 
Expresses condolences to the people of Hungary for those who lost their lives fighting for Hungarian freedom in 1956, as well as for those subsequently executed by the Soviet and Hungarian communist authorities, including Prime Minister Imre Nagy. 
 
Welcomes the changes that have taken place in Hungary since 1989, believing that Hungary's integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), together with similar developments in the neighboring countries, will ensure peace and understanding among the peoples of the Carpathian Basin.
 
 Reaffirms the friendship between the governments of Hungary and the United States and between the Hungarian and American people. 

action_date: 2005-12-06
text: 
Commends the people of Hungary as they mark the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution which set the stage for the ultimate collapse of communism in 1989 throughout Central and Eastern Europe, including Hungary, and two years later in the Soviet Union itself.
 
Expresses condolences to the people of Hungary for those who lost their lives fighting for Hungarian freedom in 1956, as well as for those subsequently executed by the Soviet and Hungarian communist authorities, including Prime Minister Imre Nagy. 
 
Welcomes the changes that have taken place in Hungary since 1989, believing that Hungary's integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), together with similar developments in the neighboring countries, will ensure peace and understanding among the peoples of the Carpathian Basin.
 
 Reaffirms the friendship between the governments of Hungary and the United States and between the Hungarian and American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H11068-11069)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 611).(text: CR H11068-11069)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11072)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 479.
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11068-11070)
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Mr. Gallegly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House