HRES 381
101th Congress
House
International Affairs
Cuba
Human rights
Political prisoners
United Nations
Relating to human rights abuses by the Government of Cuba and reprisals by the Cuban Government against those Cuban citizens who testified before the Cuba Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Commission.
Introduced: April 19, 1990
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 108).
May 15, 1990
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): 391 - 2 (Roll no. 108).
May 15, 1990
Considered as unfinished business.
May 15, 1990
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.
May 15, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 15, 1990
The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
May 15, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 15, 1990
Mr. Yatron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 3, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 1990
Ordered to be Reported.
Apr 25, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Apr 23, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 23, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Apr 19, 1990
For Previous Action See H.Res.365.
Apr 19, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 19, 1990
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1990 | House · vote #108 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE | Passed | 391–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends the United Nations Human Rights Commission for extending the mandate of the Cuba Working Group with regard to the human rights situation in Cuba.
Condemns the Government of Cuba for engaging in a consistent pattern of human rights violations and harassment of human rights activists.
Calls upon the Cuban Government to: (1) honor its guarantees that individuals who testified before the Cuban Working Group would not be subject to reprisals; (2) release all human rights activists and other political prisoners; and (3) meet universally recognized standards of human rights.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.