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Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea.

Introduced: January 13, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 20, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H241-242)
Jan 20, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H241-242)
Jan 20, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1013.
Jan 20, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H241-243)
Jan 20, 2010
Ms. Lee (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 13, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 13, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice.

Expresses concern about the further deterioration of security and rule of law in Guinea.

Calls on China to cease its material support for the CNDD.

Urges all member states of the United Nations to join the United States, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to impose sanctions against the regime until constitutional order and rule of law has been restored in Guinea.

Supports ECOWAS and AU efforts to resolve the political crisis in Guinea.

Expresses solidarity with the people of Guinea and regret for the victims of the September 28, 2009, crackdown.

What's happening now January 20, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1