Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.
Latest action · Sep 7, 2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedMay 20, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseJul 22, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
States that Congress: (1) applauds the Republic of South Africa for the remarkable transition to a democratic government and the tremendous progress achieved during ten years of majority rule; (2) looks forward to a continued partnership with South Africa focused on a sustained commitment to the health of South Africans; and (3) anticipates continued social development and economic growth in South Africa.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 414 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed422–0 | Jul 22, 2004 |
Cosponsors 30
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 20, 2004 to Jun 23, 2004; 4 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | May 20, 2004 |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Original | May 20, 2004 |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Original | May 20, 2004 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | May 20, 2004 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-FL | Corrine Brown | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-VI | Donna M. Christensen | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-MD | Elijah E. Cummings | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-SC | James E. Clyburn | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-MI | John Conyers, Jr. | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-CA | Juanita Millender-McDonald | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-FL | Kendrick B. Meek | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-LA | William J. Jefferson | Jun 16, 2004 | |
| D-CA | Diane E. Watson | Jun 18, 2004 | |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Jun 18, 2004 | |
| D-VA | Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Jun 18, 2004 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Jun 18, 2004 | |
| D-MO | Wm. Lacy Clay | Jun 18, 2004 | |
| R-NY | Amo Houghton | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| R-IA | James A. Leach | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| R-AZ | Jeff Flake | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| R-CO | Thomas G. Tancredo | Jun 21, 2004 | |
| D-OH | Stephanie Tubbs Jones | Jun 23, 2004 | |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Jun 23, 2004 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred May 20, 2004 |
| Senate | Foreign Relations Committee | Referred Sep 7, 2004 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2004Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Jul 22, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (CR H6650-6651)
- Jul 22, 2004Passed/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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6519)
- Jul 22, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 21, 2004Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
In the Congressional Record 2
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Recorded votes H6650anniversary | — | Jul 22, 2004 |
| House | Debate and remarks H6519–H6521Text printed H6519 | Danny K. Davis D-IL, Donald M. Payne D-NJ, James A. Leach R-IA, John Conyers, Jr. D-MI, Tom Lantos D-CA | Jul 21, 2004 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCONRES 100 | A concurrent resolution celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country. | Identical bill | May 10, 2004 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 7, 2004Referred in Senate
- Jul 22, 2004Engrossed in House
- May 20, 2004Introduced in House
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