A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding.

United States116th CongressSRES-198Senate
Updated: Jul 16, 2019

Summary

This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed.

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  1. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

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  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.

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  3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)

  4. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)

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