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H Res 627 - Resolution Condemning Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners - National Key Vote

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Title: Resolution Condemning Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a resolution that condemns the abuse of Iraqi prisoners and expresses empathy for those prisoners.

Highlights:

  • Urges the Secretary of the Army to fully investigate allegations of abuse and to hold accountable individuals responsible for violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
  • States that the actions of these individuals "should not detract from the commendable sacrifices of over 300,000 members of the United States Armed Forces who have served, or who are serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom".
  • Urges the Department of Defense to continually update Congress on the progress of their efforts.

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NOTE: THIS IS A SIMPLE RESOLUTION. SIMPLE RESOLUTIONS ARE USUALLY USED TO EXPRESS A SENSE OR POSITION OF ONE CHAMBER. SIMPLE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT ADVANCE TO THE OTHER CHAMBER, ARE NOT PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT, AND DO NOT CARRY THE WEIGHT OF LAW.

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