House Simple Resolution 129
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights activists.
Active
Passed House on Jul 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
129
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
checkPassed on July 15, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5800-5801)
Summary
This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.
07/15/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)
07/15/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5800-5801)
07/15/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
07/15/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)
07/15/2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
05/22/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
05/22/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/22/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/13/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
02/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:02:57 PM