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- H.CON.RES.216
H.CON.RES.216: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights in Vietnam.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 8, 1994
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Department of State, in its formal human rights dialogue with Vietnam, should place a high priority on seeking the release of all nonviolent political prisoners and reforms to bring Vietnam's legal procedures and practices into conformity with international human rights standards; (2) the Secretary of State should submit a progress report on such dialogue to the Congress within six months; and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Executive Comment Received from State.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Andrews (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 8, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |