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- H.RES.667
H.RES.667: Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 9, 2004
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (14 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that House of Representatives: (1) declares that the people of Hong Kong should be free to determine the pace and scope of constitutional developments; and (2) calls upon the President to call upon the People's Republic of China to guarantee that all revisions of Hong Kong law are made according to the wishes of the people of Hong Kong as expressed through a fully democratically elected legislature and chief executive, declare that the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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. 667.
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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): 345 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 442).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 9, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) |