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H.Res. 407 (115th)

Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 June 2017

Last action

12 December 2017 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Glenn Grothman, Brian Babin, Andy Harris, Tom Graves, Thomas Garrett, Ted Yoho, Ron DeSantis, Andy Biggs, Mike Johnson, Paul Gosar, Rick Allen, Jody Hice, Tom Rice, Juan Vargas, Matt Gaetz, Kay Granger, Steve King, Jim Jordan, Scott Perry, John Faso, Neal Dunn, Lynn Jenkins, Scott Tipton, Dennis Ross, Michael Simpson, Gus Bilirakis, Vicky Hartzler, Francis Rooney, Dwight Evans, Ted Poe, Barbara Comstock, Trent Franks, Robert Aderholt, Joe Wilson, Doug Lamborn, CAROLYN MALONEY

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Summary

Condemns the persecution of Christians around the world. Calls on: (1) discriminatory regimes to cease their persecution of Christians and religious minorities, and (2) the President and the heads of the governments of all democratic countries to uphold the right to religious freedom and condemn the persecution of Christians.

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Timeline

  1. 26 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 July 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 November 2017

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 November 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 December 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 December 2017

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9821)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 December 2017

    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 H9821)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 December 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 407.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 December 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9821-9824)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 December 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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