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H.RES.422: Urging adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 1, 2017
- Introduced in House - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
Urges adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy established by the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China with respect to: Hong Kong's exercise of a high degree of autonomy; Hong Kong's enjoyment of executive,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8365-8366) |
| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8365-8368)
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
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| Nov. 1, 2017 |
Mr. Yoho moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| July 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |