HCONRES 185
105th Congress
House
International Affairs
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Human rights
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Expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recommitting the United States to the principles expressed in the Universal Declaration.
Introduced: November 7, 1997
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Became law
Oct 21, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 21, 1998
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12946)
Oct 21, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12946)
Oct 21, 1998
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 15, 1998
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 14, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 2 (Roll No. 429).
Sep 14, 1998
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): 370 - 2 (Roll No. 429).
Sep 14, 1998
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 14, 1998
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.
Sep 14, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 14, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7660-7661, H7673)
Sep 14, 1998
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Aug 6, 1998
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 24, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 20, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 1998 | House · vote #429 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 370–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the rights enunciated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Expresses the determination of the Congress to work for the implementation and observance of international human rights and rights agreements.
Urges government leaders of all nations, representatives of private international human rights organizations, business and labor leaders, local government officials, and all Americans to use the Declaration as an instrument to promote tolerance, understanding, and greater respect for human rights.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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