H Con Res 320 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Con Res 320

 

Title : Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
4/6/2006--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the arbitrary detention of Dr. Pham Hong Son and others by the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for their immediate release; and (2) the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam. Urges the government of Vietnam to: (1) consider the implications of its actions for the broader U.S.-Vietnam relationship; and (2) allow access to the Central Highlands and to the Northwest Highlands by foreign diplomats, the international press, and nongovernmental organizations. Applauds the European Parliament for its December 2005 resolution regarding human rights in Vietnam, and urges the government of Vietnam to comply with such resolution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Dr. Pham Hong Son a top concern; (2) continue to urge the government of Vietnam to comply with internationally recognized standards for basic freedoms and human rights; (3) make clear to the government of Vietnam that it must adhere to the rule of law and respect the freedom of the press in order to broaden its relations with the United States; (4) make clear to the government of Vietnam that the detention of Dr. Pham and others is not in the interest of Vietnam because such detentions create obstacles to improved U.S. relations; and (5) reiterate its deep concern over the continued imprisonment of Dr. Son and other persons whose human rights are being violated and discuss the legal status and immediate humanitarian needs of such individuals with the government of Vietnam.

Votes

Title : Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
962006-04-06On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposesP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Con Res 320
 
Bill Number : H Con Res 320
Title : Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 12/16/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 4/5/2006

    Rep Brown, Sherrod [OH-13] - 3/13/2006

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Davis, Tom [VA-11] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-17] - 3/14/2006

    Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 3/9/2006

    Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 3/7/2006

    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 4/5/2006

    Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 3/7/2006

    Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 3/14/2006

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 3/15/2006

    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 12/16/2005

    Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-47] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Saxton, Jim [NJ-3] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] - 3/7/2006

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 3/14/2006

    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 2/28/2006

    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 12/16/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : H Con Res 320
Title : Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
1
 
2/16/2005:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 
2/27/2006:Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
 
2/28/2006:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
2/28/2006:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
 
3/15/2006:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
3/15/2006:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
 
4/5/2006 12:06pm:Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
4/5/2006 12:06pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1479-1482)
 
4/5/2006 12:06pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 320.
 
4/5/2006 12:26pm: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.
 
4/6/2006 7:15pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1623)
 
4/6/2006 7:23pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR 4/05/2006 H1479)
 
4/6/2006 7:23pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
4/6/2006:Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.