Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and  reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.

Bill: 111-hconres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2009-11-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Europe
European Union
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Political movements and philosophies
Slovakia
U.S.S.R.
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the historic events in Central and Eastern Europe that brought about the collapse of the communist regimes and the fall of the Iron Curtain.
 
Commemorates, with the Slovak and Czech Republics, the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. 
 
Appreciates the contribution of the Slovak and Czech Republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) to the promotion and defense of democracy.
 
Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak and Czech Republics.
 

 

action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the historic events in Central and Eastern Europe that brought about the collapse of the communist regimes and the fall of the Iron Curtain.
 
Commemorates, with the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic, the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia. 
 
Commends the peoples of the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic for their achievements over the past 20 years in building free and prosperous societies.
 
Appreciates the contribution of the Slovak and Czech Republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) to the promotion and defense of democracy.
 
Reaffirms the bonds of friendship between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.
 
Extends congratulations to the people of the Slovak Republic and the people of the Czech Republic for a peaceful and successful future.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 906). (text: CR 11/18/2009 H13110)
action_date: 2009-11-19
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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 906).(text: CR 11/18/2009 H13110)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13288-13289)
action_date: 2009-11-18
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: 2009-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 212.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13109-13113)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Introduced in House