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H.RES.837: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Introduced in House - Dec. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the case of Peng Shuai is directly related to broader international concerns around the freedom of speech and safety of athletes participating in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The resolution also expresses that the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in legitimizing China's claims about Peng's safety raises questions about the IOC's ability and willingness...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413).
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
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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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H7505)
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)
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| Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Dec. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) |