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H.Con.Res. 332 (110th)

Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Introduced

24 April 2008

Last action

11 June 2008 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33]

Subjects

Rule of law

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Summary

Recognizes: (1) on its 60th anniversary year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a singular achievement of the community of nations; and (2) the contribution in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution to the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Urges all U.N. member states to uphold the principles of human dignity enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially on behalf of the world's most vulnerable persons.

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Timeline

  1. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 April 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 April 2008

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 April 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 June 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 June 2008

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143)

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 June 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5143)

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 June 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 332.

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 June 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5143-5145)

    Source: Floor

  11. 10 June 2008

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 June 2008

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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