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H.Res. 423 (108th)

Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 October 2003

Last action

19 November 2003 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H11557)

Sponsors

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]

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Summary

Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Urges a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and to protecting fundamental human rights.

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Timeline

  1. 29 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 October 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 November 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 November 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H11557)

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 November 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 2003

    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): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 643).(text: CR H11557)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11557-11561)

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 November 2003

    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

  12. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 423.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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