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H.RES.379: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the eighth anniversary of the massacre of over 5,000 Kurds as a result of a gas bomb attack by the Iraqi government.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 12, 1996
- Latest Major Action March 27, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should: (1) mark the eighth anniversary of the death of over 5,000 Iraqi Kurds in the 1988 chemical attack by the Iraqi Government on Halabja; (2) reaffirm the U.S. commitment to protect and help the Kurdish people in Iraq; (3) support efforts to promote a democratic alternative to the present regime in Iraq; and (4) renew efforts to establish an international war...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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 Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 27.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 95).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 12, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by John Edward Porter (R-Ill.) |