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H.CON.RES.121: Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict in Syria, and asking the President to d
About This Bill
- Introduced March 1, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 15, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - March 15, 2016
- Engrossed in House - March 14, 2016
- Introduced in House - March 1, 2016
Bill Summary
Condemns the use of unlawful violence against civilian populations by the government of Syria, its allies, and other parties to the conflict, and urges the United States and its partners to work toward the cessation of such attacks. Urges the Administration to establish additional mechanisms for the protection of civilians and to ensure access to humanitarian aid for vulnerable populations. Urges the United States to support efforts to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 15, 2016 |
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 14, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 14, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1312) |
| March 14, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1326-1327)
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| March 14, 2016 |
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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| March 14, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 121.
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| March 14, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1312-1314)
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| March 14, 2016 |
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| March 2, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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| March 2, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 1, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 1, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |