Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
United States116th CongressHRES-512House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 7, 2020
Summary
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them.
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SRES-458: A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7850-7852)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 512.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6883)
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865)
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