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H.RES.1717: Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2010
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (15 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Congratulates Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize and honors his courage and promotion of democratic reform in China. States that in honoring Liu Xiaobo the House of Representatives also honors those who have promoted democratic reform in China, including those who participated in the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstration. Asserts that Liu Xiaobo is a political prisoner and that Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Klein (FL) 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. 1717.
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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): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 612).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Nov. 16, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |