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H.RES.877: Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
177 (117 Democrats, 1 Independent, 59 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed as a result of the collapse of numerous school buildings in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008. Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) provide Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren with the rights that all Chinese citizens have under...
(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. 877.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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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 recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 1 (Roll no. 880).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by David Wu (D-Ore.) |