HRES 64
110th Congress
House
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.
International Affairs
BangladeshCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCrime and Law EnforcementFreedom of the press
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Government Operations and PoliticsHuman rightsIslamic fundamentalismPolitical persecutionPolitical prisonersPolitical violenceProsecutionReligious libertyReporters and reportingSearches and seizuresSouth AsiaVictims of crimes
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13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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
1
| 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 → |
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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)
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.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 64: 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-64/
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