Congress 111 - HRES 892 - Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace.

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Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end.

Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies.

Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.

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Nov 7, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
Nov 7, 2009

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 883).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12540-12541)
Nov 7, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12623)
Nov 6, 2009

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Nov 6, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
Nov 6, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12540-12544)
Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 5, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 5, 2009

Introduced in House

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