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H.RES.515: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the persecution of Christians worldwide.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 2, 1996
- Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (14 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms commitment to the principles of religious liberty. Condemns human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to persecuted religions around the world and calls upon the responsible regimes to cease such abuses. Recommends that the President expand and invigorate U.S. international advocacy on behalf of persecuted religions and initiate a thorough examination of all U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians. Encourages the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman 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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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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| Aug. 2, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |