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H.CON.RES.285: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square by the Government of the People's Republic of China.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 3, 1998
- Latest Major Action June 5, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square until the Government of the People's Republic of China acknowledges the Tiananmen Square massacre, pledges that such atrocities will never happen again, and releases those Chinese students still imprisoned for supporting freedom and democracy that day.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 454 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 285 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 454.
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Rule H. Res. 454 passed House.
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Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 285 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 305 - 116 (Roll No. 202).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 3, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Richard K. Armey (R-Texas) |