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H.Con.Res. 18 (109th)

Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 January 2005

Last action

9 March 2006 · Committee

Status

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

28 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Condemns the consistent pattern of gross human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. Calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria. Expresses congressional support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Syria. Urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will: (1) bring freedom to the Syrian people; (2) cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic; (3) abandon Syrian support for terrorism; (4) not pursue development or transfer of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and permit international observers to verify such assurances; and (5) live in peace and security with the international community.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 January 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 2005

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 March 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 March 2005

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 March 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 March 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1529-1532)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 March 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 17 March 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 March 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 March 2005

    Vote

    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): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89).(text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 March 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1674-1675)

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 March 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  17. 8 March 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  18. 9 March 2006

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

    Source: Committee

  19. 9 March 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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