Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2007-05-02The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1429.
2. 2007-05-02The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
3. 2007-05-02Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4. 2007-05-02On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 286).
5. 2007-05-02Considered as unfinished business.
6. 2007-05-01At 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.
7. 2007-05-01DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 243.
8. 2007-05-01Considered under suspension of the rules.
9. 2007-05-01Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10. 2007-04-19Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11. 2007-04-19Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
12. 2007-03-30Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
13. 2007-03-14Introduced in House
14. 2007-03-14Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.