Expresses the sense of the Congress that the nation should celebrate the victory of the United States in the cold war and the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall by: (1) promoting education about the cold war and its historical significance; (2) supporting efforts to establish a memorial museum to victims of communism; (3) celebrating peace, freedom, and the principles of democratic government; (4) honoring the role of the United States in the international struggle for individual human rights and the evolution of the free enterprise system; and (5) recognizing the veterans who served during the cold war.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in the cold war and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 19, 1999)
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the nation should celebrate the victory of the United States in the cold war and the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall by: (1) promoting education about the cold war and its historical significance; (2) supporting efforts to establish a memorial museum to victims of communism; (3) celebrating peace, freedom, and the principles of democratic government; (4) honoring the role of the United States in the international struggle for individual human rights and the evolution of the free enterprise system; and (5) recognizing the veterans who served during the cold war.
What just happenedJul 21, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 21, 1999IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 19, 1999FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 19, 1999FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 309).
- Jul 19, 1999Floor8000
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): 381 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 309).
- Jul 19, 1999FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 121.
- Jul 19, 1999FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5763-5765, H5791-5792)
- Jul 19, 1999FloorH30300
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Jul 1, 1999CommitteeH19010
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 27, 1999IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 27, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 27, 1999IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Nation should celebrate the victory of the United States in the cold war and the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall by: (1) promoting education about the cold war and its historical significance; (2) celebrating peace, freedom, and the principles of democratic government; (3) honoring and reflecting upon the role of the United States in the international struggle for individual human rights and the evolution of the free enterprise system; and (4) recognizing the veterans who served during the cold war.