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H.RES.1077: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious ident
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced April 3, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 9, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (14 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) end its crackdown on nonviolent Tibetan protesters and its continuing cultural, religious, economic, and linguistic repression inside Tibet; (2) begin a dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to address the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people and provide for a long-term solution in Tibet; and (3) release all Tibetans who are imprisoned for nonviolently opposing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Berman 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. 1077.
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DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate time was expanded by an additional 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
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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): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 3, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) |