S.Con.Res. 26 — A concurrent resolution condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes. | PoliFocus

S.Con.Res. 26108th Congress

A concurrent resolution condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on March 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the practice of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and appeals to the international community to end the practice.

Requests the President to: (1) communicate this resolution formally to governments that permit this cruel punishment, and urge the termination of execution by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community to promote adherence to international standards of human rights and repeal laws that permit execution by stoning.

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Related Legislation

H.Con.Res. 26Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
2003-03-19Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Legislative Actions

2003-03-20
Introduced in Senate
2003-03-20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4181)
2003-03-20
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4180-4181)
2003-04-30
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2003-04-30
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2003-04-30
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2003-04-30
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
2003-05-08
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5977-5978; text as passed Senate: CR S5978)
2003-05-08
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5977-5978; text as passed Senate: CR S5978)
2003-05-09
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2003-05-09
Received in the House.

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