Concerning human rights and democracy in Nepal.

Summary

Applauds the efforts of the people of Nepal to bring about political reform and democratization in their country through peaceful means. Expresses: (1) sympathy to the families of those Nepali citizens who lost their lives during prodemocracy protests; and (2) support for the efforts of Prime Minister Bhattarai to guide the transition toward multiparty democracy in Nepal. Welcomes: (1) statements by Nepali leaders calling for investigations of the killings and other mistreatment of demonstrators, and for compensation for victims; and (2) the decision of the King of Nepal to legalize political parties and endorse a process of political reform. Urges all parties in Nepal to work peacefully toward the establishment of a political system that guarantees internationally recognized human rights, including the rights of freedom of expression, association, and assembly, and the right of the Nepali people to choose their leaders by free and fair elections.

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Timeline

1. 8 May 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 May 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 May 1990

   Committee

   Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Prior to Referral (May 8, 90).

   Source: Committee

4. 8 May 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 15 May 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 May 1990

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 May 1990

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 17 May 1990

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 17 May 1990

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 12 June 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 12 June 1990

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

12. 12 June 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 12 June 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

14. 12 June 1990

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

15. 12 June 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

16. 12 June 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

17. 12 June 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

18. 13 June 1990

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · undated · Official file
• Introduced in House · undated · Official file
• Referred in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

5 official files

• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 12 June 1990

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 May 1990

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Sponsors

• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
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