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H.RES.655: Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 1, 2004
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (8 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of June 3-4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and to all those persons who have suffered for their efforts to keep that struggle alive, and to all the people of China who lack fundamental human rights; (2) commends all...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) 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. 655.
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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): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 228).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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June 1, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) |