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HRES 109 108th Congress House International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues East Asia Human rights International agencies North Korea United Nations

Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens.

Introduced: February 27, 2003 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Mar 18, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR H1917)
Mar 18, 2003
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): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 67).(text: CR H1917)
Mar 18, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1924-1925)
Mar 18, 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.
Mar 18, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 109.
Mar 18, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1917-1919)
Mar 18, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 18, 2003 House · vote #67 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4191 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Urges the Secretary of State to draft, introduce, and work toward the passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

Calls on the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens, such as those recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What's happening now March 18, 2003

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1