S.Res. 289 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the human rights situation in Cuba.

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Expresses: (1) the Senate's support for the decision by member states meeting at the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission to consider a resolution introduced by the Czech Republic and Poland that calls upon Cuba to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and to provide the appropriate framework to guarantee the rule of law through democratic institutions and the independence of the judicial system; and (2) the sense of the Senate that the United States should make every effort necessary to encourage cosponsorship of and support for such resolution by other governments.

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2000-04-12
Introduced in Senate
2000-04-12
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2639-2640)
2000-04-13
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2000-04-13
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2000-04-13
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2000-04-13
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the human rights situation in Cuba.

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