House Simple Resolution 358
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions.
Active
Passed House on Jul 23, 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
358
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on July 23, 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 Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7203)
Summary
This resolution strongly condemns the government of Cameroon's abuses in the country's Anglophone regions, including the use of violence and violations of press freedoms. It urges the government to initiate dialogues with separatist groups and civil society, follow through on initiatives developed to address various grievances, and comply with international human rights standards. The resolution also urges separatist groups to immediately stop committing human rights abuses and end their incitement of violence and hate speech.
07/23/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/23/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7203)
07/23/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7203)
07/23/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 358.
07/23/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7203-7204)
07/23/2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
06/26/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
06/26/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/26/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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