H.Con.Res. 253 — Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 253106th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress strongly objecting to any effort to expel the Holy See from the United Nations as a state participant by removing its status as a Permanent Observer.

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International Affairs

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Summary

Commends the Holy See for its strong commitment to fundamental human rights during its 36 years as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations (UN). Declares that Congress: (1) strongly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from the UN as a state participant by removing its status as a nonmember state Permanent Observer; and (2) believes that any degradation of the status accorded to the Holy See at the UN would seriously damage the credibility of the UN. Expresses concern that any such degradation of status would seriously damage relations between the UN and member states that find in the Holy See a moral and ethical presence with which they can work effectively in pursuing humanitarian approaches to international problems.

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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 87A concurrent resolution commending the Holy See for making significant contributions to international peace and human rights, and objecting to efforts to expel the Holy See from the United Nations by removing the Holy See's Permanent Observer status in the United Nations, and for other purposes.
2000-04-13Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2649)
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Legislative Actions

2000-02-16
Introduced in House
2000-02-16
Introduced in House
2000-02-16
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
2000-03-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
2000-07-11
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2000-07-11
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5757-5760)
2000-07-11
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 253.
2000-07-11
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.
2000-07-11
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5764-5765)
2000-07-11
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 379).(text: CR H5757-5758)
Roll Call #379 (House)
2000-07-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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