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Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 11, 2003 See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 108th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Feb 12, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 11, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 6, 8 Present (Roll no. 20). (text: CR H334-335)
Feb 11, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H361-362)
Feb 11, 2003
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.
Feb 11, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 27.
Feb 11, 2003
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H334-339)
Feb 4, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 4, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 11, 2003 House · vote #20 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 402–6 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Condemns the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

Commends the President and the Administration and those countries which joined the United States for objecting to Libya's selection.

Expresses dismay at the European Union common position of abstention on the critical vote over Libya's chairmanship.

Promises to hold accountable countries who voted in favor of Libya's chairmanship.

Calls on countries at various stages of democratization to demonstrate their commitment to human rights, democracy, peace and security, and support efforts to reform the Commission.

Calls on the President to instruct the Secretary of State to consult with the appropriate congressional committees regarding the U.S. priorities and strategy for the 59th session of the Commission and strategy and proposals for its reform.

Requests the President to object to the continued suspension of sanctions against Libya and call for their full reinstatement until Libya: (1) publicly accepts responsibility for the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing; (2) provides appropriate compensation to the victims; and (3) is in full compliance with all UN sanctions imposed as a result of Libya's orchestration of the Pan Am 103 terrorist attack.

Calls on the Secretary of State to engage member countries to support U.S. efforts to ensure that states that are gross violators of human rights, sponsors of terrorist activities, or subject to UN sanctions will not be elected to leadership positions in the UN General Assembly nor will they be elected to membership or leadership positions on the UN Commission on Human Rights, the UN Security Council, or any other UN entity or affiliated agency.

What's happening now February 12, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 27: Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and for other purposes.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-27/
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"H. Con. Res. 27: Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and for other purposes.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-27/.
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H. Con. Res. 27, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-27/.
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[H. Con. Res. 27: Condemning the selection of Libya to chair the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-27/)
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