HRES 296
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Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.
Introduced: April 8, 2019
Introduced by:
Schiff, Adam B.
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 29, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H8560)
Oct 29, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591).(text: CR H8560)
Oct 29, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8583-8584)
Oct 29, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 296, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Oct 29, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 29, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 296.
Oct 29, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.
Oct 29, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 655. (consideration: CR H8559-8568)
Oct 29, 2019
Rule H. Res. 655 passed House.
Oct 28, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 655 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2019 | House · vote #591 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 405–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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