HRES 427
108th Congress
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International Affairs
Buddhism
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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
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Vietnam
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous leadership of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Introduced: October 30, 2003
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Nov 19, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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): 409 - 13 (Roll no. 639). (text: CR H11520-11521)
Nov 19, 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): 409 - 13 (Roll no. 639).(text: CR H11520-11521)
Nov 19, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11573)
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. 427.
Nov 19, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11520-11524)
Nov 19, 2003
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 30, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 30, 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 #639 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 409–13 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Congratulates the new leadership of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam.
Urges the Government of Vietnam to: (1) respect the right of all independent religious organizations to freely practice their faith; and (2) release all Vietnamese citizens imprisoned for doing so, especially the Most Venerable Thich Huyen Quang and the Very Venerable Thich Quang Do.
Urges the United States Embassy in Vietnam to closely monitor cases of abuse of religious belief and practice and report to the Congress on specific measures taken to protect and promote religious freedom in Vietnam.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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