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- H.RES.296
H.RES.296: Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 8, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 29, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
141 (120 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Oct. 29, 2019
- Introduced in House - April 8, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| Nov. 3, 2019 | 2nd |
Bill Summary
This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H8560)
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8583-8584)
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 655. (consideration: CR H8559-8568)
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Vote in the HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591). |
| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 296, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 296.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 655.
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| Oct. 29, 2019 |
Rule H. Res. 655 passed House.
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| Oct. 28, 2019 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 655 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.
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| April 8, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| April 8, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.) |