HRES 62 106th Congress House

Expressing concern over the escalating violence, the gross violations of human rights, and the ongoing attempts to overthrow a democratically elected government in Sierra Leone.

Introduced: February 11, 1999 See on congress.gov

International Affairs Africa (Sub-Saharan)American technical assistanceArmed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Jun 15, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).

Jun 15, 1999

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

Jun 15, 1999

Considered as unfinished business.

Jun 15, 1999

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.

Jun 15, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 62.

Jun 15, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4237-4241, H4254)

Jun 15, 1999

Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 10, 1999

Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights Discharged.

Jun 10, 1999

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 10, 1999

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 11, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 11, 1999

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 23, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Feb 23, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

Feb 11, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Feb 11, 1999

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 15, 1999	House · vote #205	Suspend Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	414–1	See who voted →

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Latest action June 15, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for human rights by all combatants in Sierra Leone. Appeals to all parties to the conflict to engage in dialogue without preconditions. Supports the people of Sierra Leone in their quest for a democratic, stable country and a reconciled society.

Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs to support the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone and give high priority to helping resolve the conflict.

Declares that the House of Representatives abhors the gross human rights violations ongoing in Sierra Leone, including the dismemberment of citizens by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). Demands that they immediately stop such acts.

Condemns the West African countries and those outside the region that are aiding the AFRC-RUF. Demands that they immediately withdraw their combatants and cease providing assistance to the rebels.

Applauds the Economic Community of West African States Military Observation Group (ECOMOG) for its support of the legitimate Government of Sierra Leone. Urges it to diversify its forces with troops from additional Economic Community of West African States countries and remain engaged in Sierra Leone until a comprehensive settlement of the conflict is achieved.

Calls upon the United States to provide increased, appropriate logistical and political support for ECOMOG and for Ghana and Mali.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Africa Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee

Cosponsors 3

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · Jun 15, 1999

Smith, Adam

Washington · Mar 11, 1999

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Feb 11, 1999

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