The U.S. Congress Votes Database

109th Congress / Bills / H CON RES 127

Title

Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to be tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international humanitarian law.

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Africa (Sub-Saharan) | Civil liberties | Crimes against humanity | Criminal justice | Extradition | Foreign leaders | Foreign policy | Human rights | International affairs | International courts | International law | Law | Liberia | Nigeria | Prosecution | Sierra Leone | War crimes

Votes on this bill

DateChamberResultVote
5/4/05 House Passed Session 1, roll call 155: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Calling on the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Transfer Charles Ghankay Taylor, Former President of the Republic of Liberia, to the Special Court for Sierra Leone to Be Tried for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Other Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law
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