H.Res. 512 — 116th Congress
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
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116th CongressLatest action
Dec 7, 2020On 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)
CRS summary
As of Dec 7, 2020Passed House
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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Roll-call votes
1 on recordDec 7, 2020 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 386: 226 D · 160 R
Nay — 3: 3 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Andy Biggs | AZ |
| Thomas Massie | KY |
| Chip Roy | TX |
Present — 1: 1 L
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Justin Amash | MI |
Not Voting — 39: 32 R · 6 D · 1 I
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