H Res 169 in Congressional Session 106

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 169

 

Title : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
11/16/1999--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the present Government of Laos should: (1) respect internationally recognized norms of human rights and the democratic freedoms of the people of Laos and honor its commitments to those norms and freedoms as embodied in its constitution and its participation in international organizations and agreements; (2) issue a public statement reaffirming its commitment to protecting religious freedom and other basic human rights; (3) institute a democratic electoral system, with openly contested, free, and fair elections by secret ballot, beginning no later than the next National Assembly elections, currently scheduled to be held in 2002; and (4) allow unrestricted access by international human rights monitors to all prisons and to all regions of the country to investigate alleged human rights abuses.Decries the disappearance of Houa Ly and Michael Vang. Urges the Lao Government to return them or there remains to U.S. authorities and their families at once if it is determined that such Government is responsible for their disappearance. Warns the Lao Government of the serious consequences, including sanctions, of any unjustified arrest, abduction, imprisonment, disappearance, or other act of aggression against U.S. citizens. Urges the Department of State and other appropriate U.S. agencies to share the maximum amount of information regarding their disappearance.

Votes

Title : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
5911999-11-16Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.P

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 169
 
Bill Number : H Res 169
Title : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Sponsor: Rep Vento, Bruce F. [MN-4] (introduced 5/13/1999)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Barrett, Thomas M. [WI-5] - 5/24/1999

    Rep Borski, Robert A. [PA-3] - 10/21/1999

    Rep Brown, George E., Jr. [CA-42] - 6/8/1999

    Rep Deutsch, Peter [FL-20] - 10/21/1999

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 5/24/1999

    Rep Forbes, Michael P. [NY-1] - 5/27/1999

    Rep Green, Mark [WI-8] - 10/21/1999

    Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 10/18/1999

    Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-26] - 10/18/1999

    Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. [RI-1] - 5/19/1999

    Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-15] - 10/28/1999

    Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] - 5/24/1999

    Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 5/19/1999

    Rep Luther, Bill [MN-6] - 6/22/1999

    Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 10/18/1999

    Rep Metcalf, Jack [WA-2] - 9/14/1999

    Rep Olver, John W. [MA-1] - 5/19/1999

    Rep Porter, John Edward [IL-10] - 6/8/1999

    Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 5/27/1999

    Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-45] - 5/24/1999

    Rep Sabo, Martin Olav [MN-5] - 7/16/1999

    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 5/13/1999

    Rep Talent, Jim [MO-2] - 5/27/1999

    Rep Underwood, Robert A. [GU] - 10/21/1999

    Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-29] - 10/21/1999

    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 10/26/1999

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 169
Title : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to democracy, free elections, and human rights in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
5/13/1999:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 
6/15/1999:Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
 
10/27/1999:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
10/27/1999:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. 1
 
1/9/1999:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 1
 
1/9/1999:Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
5/14/1999:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E961) 1
 
1/16/1999 2:27pm:Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. 1
 
1/16/1999 2:27pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12020-12026) 1
 
1/16/1999 2:27pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 169. 1
 
1/16/1999 2:52pm: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. 1
 
1/16/1999 6:30pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12061) 1
 
1/16/1999 6:39pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 591). 1
 
1/16/1999 6:39pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1
 
1/16/1999 6:39pm:The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.