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Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Introduced: February 11, 2004 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 14, 2004
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 13, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 342 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H7003-7004)
Sep 13, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7031-7032)
Sep 13, 2004
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.
Sep 13, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 363.
Sep 13, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7003-7006)
Sep 13, 2004
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 24, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 12, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 12, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Feb 11, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 11, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 13, 2004 House · vote #441 On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended Passed 342–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Declares that Congress condemns the consistent pattern of gross human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria.

Expresses its support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law.

Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the nonviolent pro-democracy opposition in Syria.

Urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will: (1) bring freedom to the Syrian people; (2) cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic; (3) abandon Syrian support for terrorism; (4) not pursue development or transfer of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and permit international observers to verify such assurances; and (5) live in peace and security with the international community.

What's happening now September 14, 2004

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 11, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 363: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-363/
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"H. Con. Res. 363: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-363/.
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H. Con. Res. 363, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-363/.
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