Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives and its deepest sympathy to the people of Serbia and the family of Zoran Djindjic following the assassination of Prime Minister Djindjic.
States that the House of Representatives understands that organized criminal groups within Serbian society continue to threaten the free and democratic government of Serbia and Montenegro.
Recognizes that while implementing necessary reforms and cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may carry significant risks for the leadership of Serbia and Montenegro, these reforms and this cooperation are necessary and must continue.
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support continued democratic reforms initiated by Zoran Djindjic; (2) urge his successors to dedicate themselves to continue to support his road to reform; and (3) pledge to assist Serbia and its new leadership in accomplishing these necessary reforms, including efforts to fight organized crime and corruption.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2885-2887)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 149.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2999-3000)
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): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 126).(text: CR 4/08/2003 H2885)
Roll Call #126 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR 4/08/2003 H2885)
Roll Call #126 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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