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S.RES.469: A resolution condemning the April 25, 2006, beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 8, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (9 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the brutality of the Castro regime toward Martha Beatriz Roque, a 61-year-old woman in frail health. Demands that the Cuban regime allow the people of Cuba to exercise their fundamental human rights. Commends the courage and perseverance of Martha Beatriz Roque and all dissidents in Cuba. Calls on the Cuban regime to release the hundreds of political prisoners and to stop the intimidation of dissidents and their families. Calls for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 8, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) |