Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries.
Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8943-8944)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 496.
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 H9023-9024)
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): 432 - 0 (Roll no. 660).(text: CR 7/28/2009 H8943)
Roll Call #660 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 432 - 0 (Roll no. 660). (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8943)
Roll Call #660 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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