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H.CON.RES.100: Condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 26, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 18, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (24 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the state-sponsored violence taking place in Zimbabwe represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law and should be condemned by all responsible governments, civic organizations, religious leaders, and international bodies; and (2) the government of Zimbabwe has not lived up to its commitments as a signatory to the Constitutive Act of the African Union and African Charter...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Lantos 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. 100.
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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): 414 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 216).
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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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March 26, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |