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H.Con.Res. 363 (108th)

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

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Introduced

11 February 2004

Last action

14 September 2004 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

28 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Declares that Congress: (1) condemns the numerous human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic; (2) calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria and establishes a Special Rapporteur to further investigate these abuses; (3) expresses its 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; (4) encourages the President and the Secretary of State, through the Middle East Partnership Initiative and other avenues, to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the pro-democracy opposition in Syria; and (5) urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will restore freedom to the Syrian people, cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic, abandon Syrian support for terrorism, and live in peace and security with the international community.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 May 2004

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 May 2004

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 June 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 September 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7003-7006)

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 September 2004

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 September 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 September 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 342 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H7003-7004)

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 September 2004

    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): 342 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 441).(text: CR H7003-7004)

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 September 2004

    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

  14. 13 September 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 363.

    Source: Floor

  15. 14 September 2004

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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