United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 231 (105th)
Urging the President to make clear to the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam the commitment of the American people in support of democracy and religious and economic freedom for the people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Introduced
17 September 1997
Last action
13 November 1997 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]
Subjects
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Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Urges the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to: (1) release all political prisoners, including Dr. Nguyen Dan Que, Professor Doan Viet Hoat, Venerable Thich Quang Do, Reverend Pham Minh Tri, and evangelist To Dinh Trung, with full restoration of their civil and human rights; (2) permit all political organizations in Vietnam to function without intimidation or harassment; and (3) announce a framework and timetable for free and fair elections of local and national leaders. Requests the President to make clear to such Government: (1) the firm commitment of the American people to political, religious, and economic freedom for the people of Vietnam; and (2) that the United States fully expects equal protection under the law to all Vietnamese.
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Timeline
17 September 1997
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
17 September 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 September 1997
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 October 1997
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Source: Committee
27 October 1997
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Source: Committee
29 October 1997
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
29 October 1997
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
31 October 1997
Passed
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
31 October 1997
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 November 1997
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
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 November 1997
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10876-10878)
Source: Floor
13 November 1997
Floor
Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
- Engrossed in House · 13 November 1997 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 17 September 1997 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 13 November 1997
Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 13 November 1997
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/231
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hres/231
- us · 105-hres-231 · source updated 7 April 2025