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- H.RES.157
H.RES.157: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 20, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2004
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (51 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China to release immediately all prisoners of conscience, including Phuntsog Nyidron, as a gesture of good will and to promote human rights.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 157.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 13).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 20, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |