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S.Res. 450 · 116th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the…

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A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 10, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Dec 18, 2019

This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 18, 2019

This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Latest action (Dec 18, 2019): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 10, 2019

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 10, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Dec 18, 2019

No recorded floor vote found.