Congress 109 - HCONRES 18 - Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing gross violations of human rights and civil liberties of the Syrian and Lebanese people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Condemns the consistent pattern of gross human rights violations by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria.

Expresses congressional support for the Syrian people in their struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law.

Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to assist dissidents, human rights activists, and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Syria.

Urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will: (1) bring freedom to the Syrian people; (2) cease the illegal Syrian occupation of the Lebanese Republic; (3) abandon Syrian support for terrorism; (4) not pursue development or transfer of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and permit international observers to verify such assurances; and (5) live in peace and security with the international community.

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Mar 9, 2006

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Mar 9, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2006

Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Discharged.
Mar 2, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Mar 17, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 17, 2005

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)
Mar 17, 2005

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): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 89).(text: CR 3/16/2005 H1529-1530)
Mar 17, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1674-1675)
Mar 16, 2005

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.
Mar 16, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 18.
Mar 16, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1529-1532)
Mar 16, 2005

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 2, 2005

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mar 2, 2005

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 26, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Jan 6, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 6, 2005

Introduced in House

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