Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and protect the human rights of its citizens.

Action history

1. 2003-03-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2003-03-18On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 67).
3. 2003-03-18Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2003-03-18At 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.
5. 2003-03-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 109.
6. 2003-03-18Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2003-03-18Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
8. 2003-03-05Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
9. 2003-03-05Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
10. 2003-02-27Introduced in House
11. 2003-02-27Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.