HRES 64
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Bangladesh
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Islamic fundamentalism
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Political violence
Prosecution
Religious liberty
Reporters and reporting
Searches and seizures
South Asia
Victims of crimes
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should immediately drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury.
Introduced: January 16, 2007
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 13, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2448)
Mar 13, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 13, 2007
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 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139).(text: CR H2448)
Mar 13, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461)
Mar 13, 2007
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 13, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 64.
Mar 13, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2447-2450)
Mar 13, 2007
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 15, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 15, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Jan 16, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E115-116)
Jan 16, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2007 | House · vote #139 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 409–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Bangladesh should: (1) drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; (2) return all of Mr. Choudhury's confiscated possessions; and (3) cease harassment of Mr. Choudhury and take steps to protect Mr. Choudhury.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2448)
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