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H.CON.RES.467: Declaring genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 24, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
116 (106 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that Congress declares that the atrocities unfolding in Darfur, Sudan, are genocide, and urges the Administration to refer to such atrocities as genocide. Reminds the Contracting Parties to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, particularly the Government of Sudan, of their legal obligations under the Convention. Declares that the Government of Sudan has violated such Convention. Deplores the United...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Tancredo 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. 467.
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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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 420).
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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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| June 24, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |