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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should immediately drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury.
3/13/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Bangladesh should: (1) drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; (2) return all of Mr. Choudhury's confiscated possessions; and (3) cease harassment of Mr. Choudhury and take steps to protect Mr. Choudhury.
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- 03/13/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 64.
- 03/13/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 03/13/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2447-2450)
- 03/13/2007 - 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.
- 03/13/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461)
show all actions- 03/13/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 64.
- 03/13/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 03/13/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2447-2450)
- 03/13/2007 - 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.
- 03/13/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461)
- 03/13/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03/13/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2448)
- 02/15/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 02/15/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
- 01/16/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E115-116)
- 01/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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