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H.RES.121: A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for its Imperial Armed Forces' coercion of young
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2007
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167 (134 Democrats, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Japan should: (1) formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility for its Imperial Armed Force's coercion of young women into sexual slavery (comfort women) during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II; (2) have this official and public apology presented by the Prime...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 2.
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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. Res. 121.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Jan. 31, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) |