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H.RES.599: Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square de
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 27, 2014
- Latest Major Action May 28, 2014
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Bill Cosponsors
11 (5 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Urges the government of China to stop censoring information about the June 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the Tiananmen Square democracy protests. Supports all peaceful advocates for human rights and the rule of law in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 28, 2014 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852) |
| May 28, 2014 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4866-4867)
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| May 28, 2014 |
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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| May 28, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.
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| May 28, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4851-4856)
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| May 28, 2014 |
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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| May 27, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 27, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |