HCONRES 127
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Extradition
Foreign leaders
Human rights
International courts
International law
Law
Liberia
Nigeria
Prosecution
Sierra Leone
War crimes
Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.
Introduced: April 12, 2005
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18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 10, 2005
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 10, 2005
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4884)
May 10, 2005
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4884)
May 9, 2005
Received in the Senate.
May 4, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 4, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)
May 4, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR 5/3/2005 H2762-2763)
May 4, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2917-2918)
May 3, 2005
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.
May 3, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.
May 3, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2762-2765)
May 3, 2005
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 27, 2005
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
Apr 27, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 27, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 18, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
Apr 12, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 12, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2005 | House · vote #155 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 421–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Urges the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to undergo trial for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Committees of jurisdiction
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