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.
Latest action · May 10, 2004 Referred to the House Committee on International 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.
- IntroducedApr 27, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateMay 7, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Cosponsors 10
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 27, 2004 to May 4, 2004; 3 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-DE | Joseph R. Biden Jr. | Original | Apr 27, 2004 |
| R-IN | Richard G. Lugar | Original | Apr 27, 2004 |
| D-WI | Russell D. Feingold | Original | Apr 27, 2004 |
| D-MD | Paul S. Sarbanes | Apr 28, 2004 | |
| D-NJ | Jon S. Corzine | Apr 29, 2004 | |
| R-MN | Norm Coleman | May 3, 2004 | |
| D-MI | Carl Levin | May 4, 2004 | |
| R-NE | Chuck Hagel | May 4, 2004 | |
| R-VA | George Allen | May 4, 2004 | |
| R-NH | John E. Sununu | May 4, 2004 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Foreign Relations Committee | Referred Apr 27, 2004Markup Apr 29, 2004Reported Apr 29, 2004 |
| House | Foreign Affairs Committee | Referred May 10, 2004 |
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 10, 2004Received in the House.
- May 10, 2004Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 10, 2004Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
- May 7, 2004Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5048; text as passed Senate: CR S5048)
- Apr 29, 2004Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Apr 29, 2004Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
- Apr 29, 2004Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
- Apr 27, 2004Introduced in Senate
- Apr 27, 2004Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4434-4435)
- Apr 27, 2004Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4434-4435)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S5048Text printed S5048 | William H. Frist R-TN | May 7, 2004 |
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4434Text printed S4434 | Lamar Alexander R-TN | Apr 27, 2004 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCONRES 436 | 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 | Sep 7, 2004 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- 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.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 10, 2004Referred in House
- May 7, 2004Engrossed in Senate
- Apr 29, 2004Reported to Senate
- Apr 27, 2004Introduced in Senate
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