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H.Res.345 / 104th Congress

Expressing concern about the deterioration of human rights in Cambodia.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Mar 26, 1996

Urges the Secretary of State to: (1) make human rights concerns among the primary objectives in bilateral relations with Cambodia; (2) closely monitor preparations for Cambodian elections in 1997 and 1998 and attempt to secure the agreement of the Cambodian Government to full and unhindered participation of international observers for such elections; (3) support the continuation of human rights monitoring in Cambodia by the United Nations; and (4) encourage Cambodia's other donors and trading partners to raise human rights concerns with Cambodia. Supports efforts by the United States to provide assistance to Cambodia to broaden democratic civil society, to strengthen the rule of law, and to ensure that future elections in Cambodia are free and fair. Calls for the United States to raise human rights concerns at the June 1996 Donor's Consultative Meeting for Cambodia and during consideration of projects in Cambodia to be financed by international financial institutions.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R–NE

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2851-2853)

  6. Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  10. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

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