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H.RES.179: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the systematic human rights violations in Cuba committed by the Castro regime, calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners, and supporting respect for basic human rights and f
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 7, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (4 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on April 7, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Condemns the brutal crackdown of the Cuban Government on the island's peaceful pro-democracy movement.Calls for the immediate release of all Cuban political prisoners.Supports the right of the Cuban people to exercise fundamental political and civil liberties, including freedom of expression, assembly, association,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. 179.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0, 11 Present (Roll no. 117).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 7, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) |