S.Res. 469 (109th): A resolution condemning the April 25, 2006, beating and intimidation of Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque.

Introduced:
May 08, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Joseph Lieberman [D-CT]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on May 25, 2006. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced May 08, 2006
Reported by Committee May 23, 2006
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) May 25, 2006
Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (9R, 7D) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated May 08, 2006.
3 pages

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5/25/2006--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the brutality of the Castro regime toward Martha Beatriz Roque, a 61-year-old woman in frail health. Demands that the Cuban regime allow the people of Cuba to exercise their fundamental human rights. Commends the courage and perseverance of Martha Beatriz Roque and all dissidents in Cuba. Calls on the Cuban regime to release the hundreds of political prisoners and to stop the intimidation of dissidents and their families. Calls for continued international support of pro-democracy leaders in Cuba.

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