HRES 359 · 108th Congress · Commemorations

Welcoming His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and recognizing his commitment to non-violence, human rights, freedom, and democracy.

Introduced 2003-09-09· Sponsored by Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2003-09-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2003-09-10
Roll #492
Yea 421Nay 0
Democrats
198 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2003-09-10
Roll #492
Yea 421Nay 0
Democrats
198 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·0 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the visit of the Dalai Lama to the United States in September 2003 is warmly welcomed; (2) the Dalai Lama should be recognized and congratulated for his consistent efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve the Tibet issue and to increase the religious and cultural autonomy of the Tibetan people; and (3) all parties to the current discussions should be encouraged by the Government of the United States to deepen these contacts in order to achieve the aspirations of the people of Tibet for genuine autonomy and basic human rights.…

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans