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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 8, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 296

Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 29, 2019)

This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.

What just happenedOct 29, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28](D-CA)Sponsor
141 cosponsors120 D21 R
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  1. Oct 29, 2019FloorH38310

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

  2. Oct 29, 2019FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H8560)

  3. Oct 29, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 405 - 11, 3 Present (Roll no. 591).(text: CR H8560)

  4. Oct 29, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8583-8584)

  5. Oct 29, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 296, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  6. Oct 29, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  7. Oct 29, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 296.

  8. Oct 29, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.

  9. Oct 29, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 655. (consideration: CR H8559-8568)

  10. Oct 29, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 655 passed House.

  11. Oct 28, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 655 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 296 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered.

  12. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Apr 8, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 29, 201953

This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.

Introduced in HouseApr 8, 2019

This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.

Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. — Informed