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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 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 13, 2007 House · vote #139 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4091 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 March 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)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2