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H.Res. 165: Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

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H.Res. 165: Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-03-27 · International Affairs · Latest: 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. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2003-03-27 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 129 (2003): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended, HRES165 (2003-04-10), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: 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. 129). (text as passed House: CR 4/09/2003 H3009-3010) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on March 27, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the efforts of the United Nations Secretary General to seek a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement of the Cyprus problem for the benefit of the people of Cyprus and the region. Expresses its strong disappointment that the Secretary General's efforts to bring his plan for a comprehensive settlement to a referenda by the people of Cyprus has been rejected. Expresses its very strong regret that Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Denktash, rejected the comprehensive settlement offered by the Secretary General and denied the Turkish Cypriot people the opportunity to determine their own future by refusing to offer the settlement proposal to referenda. Declares that the House remains committed, despite the recent setback, to giving any assistance necessary for finding a just and durable settlement for the Cyprus problem and urges the maximum effort by the U.S. Government and others to redouble their efforts to seek a just and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem. Encourages both Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders to renew their efforts to find a settlement to the Cyprus problem on the basis of the Secretary General's framework. Urges the Governments of Turkey and Greece to do everything possible to support the search for a settlement, including actions by the Government of Turkey helping to persuade the Turkish Cypriot leader to reach an agreement which would reunite the island and which would serve the interests of both Cypriot communities. Encourages both sides, upon completion of a comprehensive settlement, to consider putting it to referenda, if necessary, in order that the will of the people of Cyprus can be democratically expressed.

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Official text

Expressing support for a renewed effort to find a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · 20 cosponsors

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Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), James P. McGovern (D-MA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (3)
Referendum
A vote by the public on a law or measure. Texas statewide propositions are how voters decide on constitutional amendments.
Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong108-hres165 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108