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H.Con.Res. 320 (109th)

Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.

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Introduced

16 December 2005

Last action

6 April 2006 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Christopher Smith, Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], ED ROYCE, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Trent Franks, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Zoe Lofgren, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], SAM JOHNSON, Jeff Fortenberry, Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Steve King, Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Mario Diaz-Balart, Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Sheila Jackson Lee

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Condemns: (1) the arbitrary detention of Dr. Pham Hong Son and others by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for their immediate release; and (2) the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam. Urges the government of Vietnam to: (1) consider the implications of its actions for the broader U.S.-Vietnam relationship, including trade relations; and (2) allow access to the Central Highlands and to the Northwest Highlands by foreign diplomats, the international press, and nongovernmental organizations. Applauds the European Parliament for its December 2005 resolution regarding human rights in Vietnam. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Dr. Pham Hong Son and others a top concern; (2) continue to urge the government of Vietnam to comply with internationally recognized standards for basic freedoms and human rights; (3) make clear to the government of Vietnam that it must adhere to the rule of law and respect the freedom of the press in order for it to accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO); and (4) make clear to the government of Vietnam that the detention of Dr. Pham and others is not in the interest of Vietnam because such detentions create obstacles to improved U.S. relations.

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Timeline

  1. 16 December 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 2006

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 February 2006

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 February 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 March 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 March 2006

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 April 2006

    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

  10. 5 April 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 320.

    Source: Floor

  11. 5 April 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1479-1482)

    Source: Floor

  12. 5 April 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 April 2006

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 6 April 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 April 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR 4/05/2006 H1479)

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 April 2006

    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): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 96).(text: CR 4/05/2006 H1479)

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 April 2006

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1623)

    Source: Floor

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