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House resolution · 105th Congress · Latest step: Passed House

Congratulating the people of India and Pakistan on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their nations' independence.

H.Res. 157Introduced May 22, 1997Policy area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Douglas Bereuter R-NE
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Where it went

Latest action: Jul 31, 1997 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

8 cosponsors — 4 Republicans, 4 Democrats

4 of 8 cosponsors (50%) are from the other party.

Howard Berman (D-CA), David Bonior (D-MI), Barbara Cubin (R-WY), Eni Faleomavaega (D-AS), Benjamin Gilman (R-NY), Newt Gingrich (R-GA), Lee Hamilton (D-IN), Cliff Stearns (R-FL).

More from the sponsor

Other 105th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Douglas Bereuter.

Sponsor’s state and district

Nebraska in Congress · NE-1 district

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Data as of Sep 29, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.