HCONRES 26 · 108th Congress · International Affairs

Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2003-01-29· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2003-03-19)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2003-03-18
Roll #65
Yea 417Nay 0
Democrats
194 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2003-03-18
Roll #65
Yea 417Nay 0
Democrats
194 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns the practice of execution by stoning, and calls upon the international community to recognize this practice as a gross violation of human rights. Requests that the President: (1) communicate this resolution to governments imposing this cruel punishment and urge the suspension of sentences of death by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community to repeal stoning laws and adhere to international standards of human rights.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans