Condemns the Iraqi Government's: (1) abuse of captured U.S. and allied service members; (2) stated intention to disperse prisoners of war to potential military targets; (3) failure to permit representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit and interview prisoners of war; and (4) flagrant and deliberate violations of the Third Geneva Convention. Calls on such Government to comply fully and immediately with its obligations and responsibilities under such Convention.
Urges the President, together with the international coalition partners against Iraq and the United Nations Security Council, to consider appropriate means for bringing to justice any individuals in Iraq who are responsible for violating the rights of prisoners of war under such Convention.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mrs. Byron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 12).
Roll Call #12 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 12).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.