Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.

United States116th CongressHRES-129House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 15, 2019

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.

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  1. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

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  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)

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  3. 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)

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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