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H.RES.199: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Dr. Yang Jianli, calling on the President of the United States to continue working on behalf of Dr. Yang Jianli for his release, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 11, 2003
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (37 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns and deplores the incommunicado detention of Dr. Yang Jianli by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the lack of due process afforded him. Calls for his immediate and unconditional release. Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Dr. Yang Jianli by the Government of the PRC a top concern of U.S. foreign policy; (2) continue to make every effort to assist...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. 199.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 316).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 11, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |