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- S.CON.RES.137
S.CON.RES.137: A concurrent resolution calling for the suspension of Sudan's membership on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that Congress recognizes and approves the findings of the Secretary of State that genocide has occurred and may still be occurring in Darfur, Sudan, and that the Government of Sudan bears responsibility for such acts. Supports the Secretary's call for a full United Nations (UN) investigation into all violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Darfur. Calls upon the Secretary and the U.S. Permanent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) 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 S. Con. Res. 137.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 15, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by William H. Frist (R-Tenn.) |