Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.

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1. 2005-04-12

   Introduced in House

2. 2005-04-12

   Introduced in House

3. 2005-04-12

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

4. 2005-04-18

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.

5. 2005-04-27

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

6. 2005-04-27

   Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

7. 2005-04-27

   Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.

8. 2005-05-03

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

9. 2005-05-03

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2762-2765)

10. 2005-05-03

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.

11. 2005-05-03

    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.

12. 2005-05-04

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2917-2918)

13. 2005-05-04

    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): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)

    Roll Call #155 (House)
14. 2005-05-04

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)

    Roll Call #155 (House)
15. 2005-05-04

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

16. 2005-05-09

    Received in the Senate.

17. 2005-05-10

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4884)

18. 2005-05-10

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4884)

19. 2005-05-10

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.