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H.Res. 402 (108th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 October 2003

Last action

6 May 2004 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]

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Summary

Urges the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the United Nations, the European Union, and the Association of South East Asian Nations to work for: (1) unrestricted access to Laos by international election monitors and international human rights organizations; (2) the rights of opposition political parties and their candidates to run for public office and for all adult citizens of Laos to vote; (3) the right of the citizens to assemble, protest, and to organize; (4) the cessation of all acts of violence against the Hmong population; and (5) the release of those jailed in connection with the 1999 pro-democracy demonstrations.

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Timeline

  1. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 March 2004

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 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

  6. 5 May 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 402.

    Source: Floor

  7. 5 May 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2607-2614)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 May 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Burton (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 May 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 May 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 149). (text: CR 5/5/2004 H2607-2608)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 May 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 149).(text: CR 5/5/2004 H2607-2608)

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 May 2004

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2679-2680)

    Source: Floor

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