Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1757) to consolidate international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 1999 and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1758) to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with the United States interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.

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1. 1997-06-03

   Introduced in House

2. 1997-06-03

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.

3. 1997-06-03

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-115, by Mr. Diaz-Balart.

4. 1997-06-03

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1757 and H.R. 1758. Providing for the consideration of H.R. 1757 in the Committee of the Whole, and consideration of H.R. 1758 in the House. The rule provides for the consideration of H. R. 1757 under an open rule and for consideration of H.R. 1758 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. After engrossment of H.R. 1758, the Clerk shall await disposition of H.R. 1758 and add the text of the latter bill as a new matter at the end of H.R. 1757. H.R. 1758 shall then be considered as having been laid on the table. A motion to recomit with or without instructions shall be in order regarding H.R. 1757. A motion to recommit shall be in order regarding H.R. 1758.

5. 1997-06-03

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.

6. 1997-06-04

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3281-3291)

7. 1997-06-04

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

8. 1997-06-04

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 204 (Roll no. 157).

   Roll Call #157 (House)
9. 1997-06-04

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).

   Roll Call #158 (House)
10. 1997-06-04

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 158).

    Roll Call #158 (House)
11. 1997-06-04

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.