H.Con.Res. 185 — Expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recommitting the United States to the principles expressed in the Universal Declaration. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 185105th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recommitting the United States to the principles expressed in the Universal Declaration.

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International Affairs

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Summary

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the rights enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Expresses the determination of the Congress to work for the implementation and observance of international human rights and rights agreements.

Urges government leaders of all nations, representatives of private international human rights organizations, business and labor leaders, local government officials, and all Americans to use the Declaration as an instrument to promote tolerance, understanding, and greater respect for human rights.

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Legislative Actions

1997-11-07
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
1997-11-20
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
1998-07-24
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1998-07-24
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
1998-08-06
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1998-08-06
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
1998-09-14
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
1998-09-14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7660-7661, H7673)
1998-09-14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
1998-09-14
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.
1998-09-14
Considered as unfinished business.
1998-09-14
Passed/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): 370 - 2 (Roll No. 429).
Roll Call #429 (House)
1998-09-14
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 2 (Roll No. 429).
Roll Call #429 (House)
1998-09-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1998-09-15
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1998-10-21
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
1998-10-21
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
1998-10-21
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12946)
1998-10-21
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12946)
1998-10-21
Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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