Commends the United Nations Human Rights Commission for extending the mandate of the Cuba Working Group with regard to the human rights situation in Cuba.
Condemns the Government of Cuba for engaging in a consistent pattern of human rights violations and harassment of human rights activists.
Calls upon the Cuban Government to: (1) honor its guarantees that individuals who testified before the Cuban Working Group would not be subject to reprisals; (2) release all human rights activists and other political prisoners; and (3) meet universally recognized standards of human rights.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
For Previous Action See H.Res.365.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Yatron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 108).
Roll Call #108 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 108).
Roll Call #108 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.