HCONRES 22 · 105th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the discrimination by the German Government against members of minority religious groups, particularly the continued and increasing discrimination by the German Government against performers, entertainers, and other artists from the United States associated with Scientology.

Introduced 1997-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 101 - 318, 4 Present (Roll no. 625).(1997-11-09)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1997-11-09
Roll #625
Yea 101Nay 318
Democrats
59 Yea·140 Nay
Republicans
42 Yea·177 Nay
PassedHouse · 1997-11-09
Roll #625
Yea 101Nay 318
Democrats
59 Yea·140 Nay
Republicans
42 Yea·177 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls upon the President to: (1) assert U.S. concern regarding violations by the German Government of the rights of members of minority religious groups (including Scientologists); (2) emphasize that the United States regards human rights practices of such Government, and in particular the treatment of U.S. citizens who are performing, doing business, or traveling in Germany, as a significant factor in enhancing the "pacta sunt servanda" good faith relations between the United States and Germany; (3) encourage the governments of other countries to appeal to the German Government and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations (including the United Nations and its agencies) in efforts to protect the rights of minority religious groups in Germany; (4) continue to document discrimination against religious minority groups by the German Government and German Federal and State officials in his annual reports to the Congress on human rights practices in Germany; and (5) report to the Congress on executive branch efforts to discourage discrimination against minority religious groups there.…

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Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans