SCONRES 87 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution commending the Holy See for making significant contributions to international peace and human rights, and objecting to efforts to expel the Holy See from the United Nations by removing the Holy See's Permanent Observer status in the United Nations, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2000-03-01· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2649)(2000-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commends the Holy See for its unique contributions to a thoughtful and robust dialogue in issues of international concern during its 36 years as a Permanent Observer at the United Nations (UN). Declares that Congress: (1) strongly objects to any effort to expel the Holy See from the UN as a state participant by removing its status as a nonmember state Permanent Observer; (2) believes that any degradation of the status accorded to the Holy See at the UN would seriously damage the credibility of the UN; and (3) contends that any such degradation will damage relations between the United States and the UN.…

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Cosponsors (12)

1 Democrat11 Republicans