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S 2172
Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007
110th Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. October 16, 2007
SJRES 41
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
110th By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444. August 1, 2008
SJRES 16
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
110th By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/03/2007. Report No. 110-146. August 29, 2007
SRES 574
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release...
110th Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4805-4806) May 22, 2008
SRES 504
A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and t...
110th Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2826-2827; text: CR S2827) April 9, 2008
SRES 445
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the...
110th Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S794-795) February 7, 2008
SRES 372
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.
110th Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14201-14202) November 8, 2007
SRES 339
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.
110th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12386-12388; text as passed Senate: CR S12387-12388; text of measure as introduced: CR S12383) October 1, 2007
SRES 250
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its continued detention of Aung San Su...
110th Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8311; text as passed Senate: CR S8311; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305) June 22, 2007
HCONRES 486
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human...
109th Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. September 27, 2006
HCONRES 365
Urging the Government of China to reinstate all licenses of Gao Zhisheng and his law firm, remove all legal and political obstacl...
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 27, 2006
HCONRES 320
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and o...
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 6, 2006
HCONRES 187
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning Uzbekistan.
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 22, 2005
HCONRES 165
Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Mr. Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, and for other purp...
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 24, 2005
HCONRES 141
Calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to change the venue of the 2008 Olympic Games unless the People's Republic o...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. May 16, 2005
HCONRES 102
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. April 7, 2005
HCONRES 83
Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights t...
109th Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1690-1691) September 12, 2005
HCONRES 82
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the al-Ghad party, by the Government o...
109th Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. March 9, 2005
HCONRES 81
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the two-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba.
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. April 28, 2005
HCONRES 78
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the arrest of Ayman Nour, the leader of the Al Ghad party, by the Government o...
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 32
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the occupation of the Lebanese Republic by the Syrian Arab Republic.
109th Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. March 17, 2005
HCONRES 31
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to human rights in Central Asia.
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations. March 17, 2005
HJRES 52
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
109th Became Public Law No: 109-39. July 27, 2005
HR 6386
To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
109th Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. December 6, 2006
HR 6293
International Women's Freedom Act of 2006
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. October 17, 2006
HR 5680
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006
109th Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent. June 27, 2006
HR 4423
Ethiopia Consolidation Act of 2005
109th Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 4. April 6, 2006
HR 3545
Uzbekistan Freedom Promotion Act of 2005
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. September 19, 2005
HR 3190
Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2005
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 30, 2005
HR 3189
Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005
109th Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. February 28, 2006
HR 2601
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007
109th Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172. July 22, 2005
HR 1141
Lebanon and Syria Liberation Act
109th Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. April 29, 2005
HRES 1080
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should immediately drop all pending charge...
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. November 14, 2006
HRES 807
Endorsing reforms for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 9, 2006
HRES 794
Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and for other p...
109th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 12, 2006
HRES 780
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that King Gyanendra should immediately release all political detainees, rest...
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. April 26, 2006
HRES 608
Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.
109th On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735) June 12, 2006
HRES 545
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the arrest of Sanjar Umarov in Uzbekistan.
109th Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 18, 2005
HRES 503
Condemning the actions taken by the Government of Cameroon against Henry Fossung and others, and for other purposes.
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 19, 2005
HRES 414
Condemning the imprisonment of Ali Akbar Ganji by the Government of Iran and the continuous violations of the fundamental human r...
109th Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 28, 2005