United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 62 (106th)
Expressing concern over the escalating violence, the gross violations of human rights, and the ongoing attempts to overthrow a democratically elected government in Sierra Leone.
Introduced
11 February 1999
Last action
15 June 1999 · 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): 414 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).
Sponsors
Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and respect for human rights by all combatants in Sierra Leone. Appeals to all parties to the conflict to engage in dialogue without preconditions. Supports the people of Sierra Leone in their quest for a democratic, stable country and a reconciled society. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs to support the democratically elected Government of Sierra Leone and give high priority to helping resolve the conflict. Declares that the House of Representatives abhors the gross human rights violations ongoing in Sierra Leone, including the dismemberment of citizens by the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). Demands that they immediately stop such acts. Condemns the West African countries and those outside the region that are aiding the AFRC-RUF. Demands that they immediately withdraw their combatants and cease providing assistance to the rebels. Applauds the Economic Community of West African States Military Observation Group (ECOMOG) for its support of the legitimate Government of Sierra Leone. Urges it to diversify its forces with troops from additional Economic Community of West African States countries and remain engaged in Sierra Leone until a comprehensive settlement of the conflict is achieved. Calls upon the United States to provide increased, appropriate logistical and political support for ECOMOG and for Ghana and Mali.
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Timeline
11 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
23 February 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Source: Committee
11 May 1999
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
11 May 1999
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 June 1999
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
10 June 1999
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 June 1999
Committee
Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights Discharged.
Source: Committee
15 June 1999
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
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): 414 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 205).
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
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
15 June 1999
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 62.
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4237-4241, H4254)
Source: Floor
15 June 1999
Floor
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 15 June 1999 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 11 February 1999 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/62
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hres/62
- us · 106-hres-62 · source updated 7 April 2025