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S.Con.Res. 71 (104th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the persecution of Christians worldwide.

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Introduced

17 September 1996

Last action

18 September 1996 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 October 2016

Summary

Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns human rights abuses and denials of religious liberty to Christians around the world and calls upon the responsible regimes to cease such abuses; (2) 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; (3) encourages the President to proceed expeditiously in appointing a White House special advisor on religious persecution; and (4) recognizes and applauds the day of prayer recognizing the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 1996

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10723-10724)

    Source: Floor

  2. 17 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10723-10724)

    Source: Floor

  3. 17 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 September 1996

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 September 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 September 1996

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 September 1996

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 17 September 1996

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 17 September 1996

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    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 17 September 1996

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    summary · EN · 17 September 1996

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