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H.RES.169: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 13, 1999
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (19 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the present Government of Laos should: (1) respect internationally recognized norms of human rights and the democratic freedoms of the people of Laos and honor its commitments to those norms and freedoms as embodied in its constitution and its participation in international organizations and agreements; (2) issue a public statement reaffirming its commitment to protecting religious...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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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 on H. Res. 169.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 591).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| May 13, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce F. Vento (D-Minn.) |