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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Mar 17, 2005
Condemns the consistent pattern of gross human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.
Calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria.
Expresses congressional support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law.
Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Syria.
Urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will: (1) bring freedom to the Syrian people; (2) cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic; (3) abandon Syrian support for terrorism; (4) not pursue development or transfer of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and permit international observers to verify such assurances; and (5) live in peace and security with the international community.
People & committees
Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] · R–FL
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)
House roll call 89 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89).(text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)
House roll call 89 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1674-1675)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1529-1532)
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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