HCONRES 248
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Antisemitism
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World War II
Honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.
Introduced: September 20, 2005
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Became law
Oct 17, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 7, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)
Oct 7, 2005
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): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)
Oct 7, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8793)
Oct 6, 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.
Oct 6, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.
Oct 6, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8674-8678; text of measure as introduced: CR H8674)
Oct 6, 2005
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 20, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sep 20, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2005 | House · vote #520 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 354–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Honors the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice.
Reaffirms Congress's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and intolerance.
Urges the international community to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of surviving Nazi war criminals and to continue documenting and collecting information on Nazi war crimes.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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