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 and Czech Republics.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13109-13113)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 212.
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 H13288-13289)
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)
Roll Call #906 (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)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.