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- H.CON.RES.118
H.CON.RES.118: Concerning the treatment of members of the Armed Forces held as prisoner of war by Iraqi authorities.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 26, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (8 Democrats, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the bravery and professionalism of members of the U.S. armed forces and its coalition partners. Extends sympathies to the families of such members who are killed, wounded, missing in action, or taken prisoners of war in Iraq.Condemns the failure of Iraqi authorities to treat prisoners of war in strict conformity with Geneva Convention. Demands that Iraqi authorities: (1) comply fully and immediately with Convention obligations and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Mr. Bereuter 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. 118.
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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 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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 91).
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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 26, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) |