HCONRES 127 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.

Introduced 2005-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.(2005-05-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2005-05-04
Roll #155
Yea 421Nay 1
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·1 Nay
PassedHouse · 2005-05-04
Roll #155
Yea 421Nay 1
Democrats
197 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·1 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the jurisdiction of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to undergo trial for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans