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HCONRES 255 - 110

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Nov 18, 2008

Expresses strong support for the work of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and for the European countries that continue to work to preserve sacred historical sites. Expresses strong sentiments to the government of Lithuania that the people of the United States believe the Jewish cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, must not be further desecrated. Declares that if the Government of Lithuania fails to immediately stop construction and protect the cemetery it will jeopardize its important relationship with the United States and its standing in the international community.

36 Passed House amended Nov 18, 2008

Expresses strong support for the work of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and for the European countries that continue to work to preserve sacred historical sites. Expresses strong sentiments to the government of Lithuania that the people of the United States believe the Jewish cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, must not be desecrated. Calls on Lithuania to seriously consider recommendations being prepared by an international experts group on the basis of the geophysical survey of the cemetery and to guarantee the permanent preservation of the cemetery site, including the possibility of placing the land under government ownership. Declares that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments, citizens, and shared agendas of both countries.

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Oct 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sep 26, 2008

Received in the Senate.

Sep 25, 2008

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9911-9912)

Sep 25, 2008

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): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 641).(text: CR 9/23/2008 CR H8630)

Sep 25, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 641). (text: CR 9/23/2008 CR H8630)

Sep 25, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 23, 2008

Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Sep 23, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8630-8632)

Sep 23, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 255.

Sep 23, 2008

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.

Feb 27, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 27, 2008

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 13, 2007

Introduced in House

Nov 13, 2007

Introduced in House

Nov 13, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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