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H. Con. Res. 18 109th Congress House

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

Introduced: January 26, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 9, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Mar 9, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2006
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
Mar 2, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Mar 17, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 17, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)
Mar 17, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1674-1675)
Mar 16, 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.
Mar 16, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.
Mar 16, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1529-1532)
Mar 16, 2005
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 2, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mar 2, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 26, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Jan 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 6, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 17, 2005 House · vote #89 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 402–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 9, 2006

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria.

Expresses congressional 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 democratic 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Feb 15, 2005
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 1, 2005
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 26, 2005
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jan 26, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 18: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-18/
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"H. Con. Res. 18: Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-18/.
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H. Con. Res. 18, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-18/.
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