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H.Res. 515 (104th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the persecution of Christians worldwide.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 August 1996

Last action

24 September 1996 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Bunn, Jim [R-OR-5], Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Funderburk, David [R-NC-2], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]

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Summary

Condemns human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to Christians around the world and calls upon the responsible regimes to cease such abuses. Recommends that the President expand and invigorate U.S. international advocacy on behalf of persecuted Christians and initiate a thorough examination of all U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians. Encourages the President to proceed expeditiously in appointing a White House special advisor on religious persecution. Applauds the actions of the World Evangelical Fellowship in declaring an annual international day of prayer on behalf of persecuted Christians.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 September 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 September 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 September 1996

    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

  10. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10913-10918)

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 24 September 1996

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 24 September 1996

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    Introduced in House · EN · 2 August 1996

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