Applauds the efforts of the people of Nepal to bring about political reform and democratization in their country through peaceful means.
Expresses: (1) sympathy to the families of those Nepali citizens who lost their lives during prodemocracy protests; and (2) support for the efforts of Prime Minister Bhattarai to guide the transition toward multiparty democracy in Nepal.
Welcomes: (1) statements by Nepali leaders calling for investigations of the killings and other mistreatment of demonstrators, and for compensation for victims; (2) the decision of the King of Nepal to legalize political parties and endorse a process of political reform; and (3) the statement of the Nepali Government that it will release all persons imprisoned for the exercise of their religious beliefs.
Urges: (1) all individuals and groups in Nepal to work peacefully toward the establishment of a political system that guarantees internationally recognized human rights, including the rights of freedom of expression, association, and assembly, and the right of the Nepali people to choose their leaders by free and fair elections; and (2) the Nepali Government to ensure that no Nepalese citizen is punished for exercising religious rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Introduced in House
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Prior to Referral (May 8, 90).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Prior to Referral; Forwarded to Full Committee (May 8,90).
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Prior to Referral (May 8, 90).
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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