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H.Con.Res. 248 (109th)

Honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.

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Introduced

20 September 2005

Last action

17 October 2005 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], David Scott, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

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Summary

Honors the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice. Reaffirms Congress's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and intolerance. Urges the international community to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of surviving Nazi war criminals and to continue documenting and collecting information on Nazi war crimes.

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Timeline

  1. 20 September 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 October 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

  5. 6 October 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 October 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8674-8678; text of measure as introduced: CR H8674)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 October 2005

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 7 October 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 7 October 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): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 October 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): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 October 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8793)

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 October 2005

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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