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- H.CON.RES.213
H.CON.RES.213: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding North Korean refugees who are detained in China and returned to North Korea where they face torture, imprisonment, and execution.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Aug. 2, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (16 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages the Government of China to honor its obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951, as modified by the Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees of 1967, by: (1) halting the forced repatriation of North Koreans; (2) making genuine efforts to identify and protect the refugees among the North Korean migrants encountered by Chinese authorities; (3) providing North Korean refugees residing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Leach 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. Con. Res. 213.
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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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 222).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Aug. 2, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.) |