H.Con.Res. 75 - Expressing the Sense of Congress That the Atrocities Perpetrated by ISIL Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Iraq and Syria Include War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide.
- Sponsor:
- Jeff Fortenberry
- Summary:
- Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on March 14, 2016
PASSED on March 14, 2016.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 393
voted NO: 0
41 voted present/not voting
Expressing the Sense of Congress That the Atrocities Perpetrated by ISIL Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Iraq and Syria Include War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide.
H.Con.Res. 75 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. (by CRS)
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- Title
- Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities, including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, "war crimes", "crimes against humanity", and "genocide".
- Other Titles
- Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
- Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
- Sponsor
- Jeff Fortenberry
- Co-Sponsors
- Ralph Lee Abraham
- Robert B. Aderholt
- Rick W. Allen
- Brad Ashford
- Brian Babin
- Lou Barletta
- Andy Barr
- Xavier Becerra
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Mike Bishop
- Diane Black
- Charles W. Boustany Jr.
- Kevin Brady
- Dave Brat
- Jim Bridenstine
- Susan W. Brooks
- Julia Brownley
- Ken Buck
- Larry Bucshon
- Bradley Byrne
- Lois Capps
- Michael E. Capuano
- Tony Cárdenas
- John R. Carter
- Matt Cartwright
- Jason Chaffetz
- Judy Chu
- Katherine M. Clark
- Curt Clawson
- Mike Coffman
- Steve Cohen
- Tom Cole
- Barbara Comstock
- K. Michael Conaway
- Paul Cook
- Jim Costa
- Joe Courtney
- Kevin Cramer
- Ander Crenshaw
- Joseph Crowley
- John Abney Culberson
- Carlos Curbelo
- Rodney Davis
- Susan A. Davis
- John K. Delaney
- Jeff Denham
- Charles W. Dent
- Ron DeSantis
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Robert J. Dold
- Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.
- Michael F. Doyle
- Tammy Duckworth
- Sean P. Duffy
- Jeff Duncan
- Tom Emmer
- Anna G. Eshoo
- Elizabeth H. Esty
- Sam Farr
- Chaka Fattah
- Michael G. Fitzpatrick
- John Fleming
- Bill Flores
- J. Randy Forbes
- Trent Franks
- Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
- Tulsi Gabbard
- John Garamendi
- Scott Garrett
- Christopher P. Gibson
- Louie Gohmert
- Paul A. Gosar
- Trey Gowdy
- Tom Graves
- Gene Green
- Glenn Grothman
- Frank C. Guinta
- Luis V. Gutiérrez
- Janice Hahn
- Andy Harris
- Vicky Hartzler
- Joseph J. Heck
- Jody B. Hice
- J. French Hill
- James A. Himes
- George Holding
- Michael M. Honda
- Tim Huelskamp
- Jared Huffman
- Bill Huizenga
- Randy Hultgren
- Robert Hurt
- Steve Israel
- Darrell E. Issa
- Bill Johnson
- Walter B. Jones
- Jim Jordan
- David P. Joyce
- Mike Kelly
- Trent Kelly
- Daniel T. Kildee
- Ron Kind
- Peter T. King
- Steve King
- Adam Kinzinger
- John Kline
- Stephen Knight
- Ann M. Kuster
- Raúl R. Labrador
- Darin LaHood
- Doug LaMalfa
- Doug Lamborn
- Leonard Lance
- John B. Larson
- Robert E. Latta
- Barbara Lee
- Sander M. Levin
- Daniel Lipinski
- Zoe Lofgren
- Billy Long
- Barry Loudermilk
- Mia B. Love
- Alan S. Lowenthal
- Nita M. Lowey
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
- Cynthia M. Lummis
- Kenny Marchant
- Doris O. Matsui
- Michael T. McCaul
- Tom McClintock
- Betty McCollum
- Patrick T. McHenry
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Mark Meadows
- Grace Meng
- Luke Messer
- John L. Mica
- Candice S. Miller
- Jeff Miller
- John R. Moolenaar
- Alexander X. Mooney
- Seth Moulton
- Mick Mulvaney
- Tim Murphy
- Grace F. Napolitano
- Richard E. Neal
- Kristi L. Noem
- Richard M. Nolan
- Donald Norcross
- Steven M. Palazzo
- Frank Pallone, Jr.
- Gary J. Palmer
- Erik Paulsen
- Scott Perry
- Scott H. Peters
- Robert Pittenger
- Joseph R. Pitts
- Ted Poe
- Mike Pompeo
- Bill Posey
- Tom Price
- Reid J. Ribble
- Tom Rice
- E. Scott Rigell
- David P. Roe
- Mike Rogers
- Dana Rohrabacher
- Todd Rokita
- Thomas J. Rooney
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
- Peter J. Roskam
- Keith J. Rothfus
- David Rouzer
- Edward R. Royce
- Linda T. Sánchez
- Janice D. Schakowsky
- Adam B. Schiff
- David Schweikert
- Austin Scott
- F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
- Pete Sessions
- Brad Sherman
- Bill Shuster
- Louise McIntosh Slaughter
- Adrian Smith
- Christopher H. Smith
- Jackie Speier
- Chris Stewart
- Steve Stivers
- Marlin A. Stutzman
- Eric Swalwell
- Mark Takano
- Mike Thompson
- Scott R. Tipton
- Dina Titus
- Paul Tonko
- Norma J. Torres
- David A. Trott
- Juan Vargas
- Peter J. Visclosky
- Ann Wagner
- Tim Walberg
- Mark Walker
- Jackie Walorski
- Randy K. Weber, Sr.
- Daniel Webster
- Brad R. Wenstrup
- Bruce Westerman
- Joe Wilson
- Robert J. Wittman
- Ted S. Yoho
- David Young
- Lee M. Zeldin
- Subjects
- International affairs
- Asia
- Conflicts and wars
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Europe
- Evidence and witnesses
- Human rights
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Lebanon
- Middle East
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
- Religion
- Syria
- Terrorism
- Turkey
- United Nations
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
- Related Bills
- S.Con.Res. 33 (114th) : A Concurrent Resolution Expressing the Sense of Congress That Those Who Commit or Support Atrocities Against Christians and Other Ethnic and Religious Minorities, Including Yezidis, Turkmen, Sabea-Mandeans, Kaka'e, and Kurds, and Who Target Them Specifically for Ethnic or Religious Reasons, Are Committing, and Are Hereby Declared to Be Committing, "War Crimes", "Crimes Against Humanity", and "Genocide".
- S.Res. 340 (114th) : A Resolution Expressing the Sense of the Senate That the Atrocities Perpetrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities in Iraq and Syria Include War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide.
- Major Actions
Introduced 9/09/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 3/14/2016 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 75 Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, “war crimes”, “crimes against humanity”, and “genocide”. 3/14/2016 This bill PASSED the House 393 voted YES 0 voted NO 41 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 9/09/2015 9/09/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. 9/09/2015 Introduced in House 3/02/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 3/02/2016 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. 3/14/2016 Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. 3/14/2016 Considered under suspension of the rules. 3/14/2016 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 75. 3/14/2016 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. 3/14/2016 Considered as unfinished business. 3/14/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 3/14/2016 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 3/14/2016 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H CON RES 75 Expressing the sense of Congress that those who commit or support atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities and who target them specifically for ethnic or religious reasons, are committing, and are hereby declared to be committing, “war crimes”, “crimes against humanity”, and “genocide”. 3/15/2016 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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