Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens.

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1. 2003-02-27

   Introduced in House

2. 2003-02-27

   Introduced in House

3. 2003-02-27

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

4. 2003-03-05

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 2003-03-05

   Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

6. 2003-03-18

   Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

7. 2003-03-18

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1917-1919)

8. 2003-03-18

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 109.

9. 2003-03-18

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10. 2003-03-18

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1924-1925)

11. 2003-03-18

    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): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 67).(text: CR H1917)

    Roll Call #67 (House)
12. 2003-03-18

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR H1917)

    Roll Call #67 (House)
13. 2003-03-18

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.