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- H.RES.804
H.RES.804: Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 9, 2006
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (7 Democrats, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the actions of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to coerce Catholic bishops in China, both those in the Catholic Patriotic Association of China and those who remain loyal to the Pope, to violate their consciences and consecrate bishops in defiance of Rome. Extends deepest sympathy to the Catholic population of China and the Catholic Church for this insult to their beliefs and religious practices. Reaffirms the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, 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. 804.
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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 252).
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| May 9, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Phil English (R-Pa.) |