HRES 423
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Human rights
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Religion
Religious liberty
Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to…
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Nov 19, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H11557)
Nov 19, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11594-11595)
Nov 19, 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.
Nov 19, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 423.
Nov 19, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11557-11561)
Nov 19, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 4, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Oct 31, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Oct 29, 2003
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 29, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2003 | House · vote #643 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 416–1 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and to protecting fundamental human rights.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H11557)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 423: Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-423/
"H. Res. 423: Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-423/.
H. Res. 423, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-423/.
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