H.Con.Res. 294 · 109th Congress

Calling on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People's Republic of China, as a tool for suppression maintained by the Chinese Government.

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Frank Wolf
Introduced
2005-11-09
Latest action
2006-01-27 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Action history

  1. 2006-01-27Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. 2005-12-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. 2005-12-16On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 647).
  4. 2005-12-16Considered as unfinished business.
  5. 2005-12-16Received in the Senate.
  6. 2005-12-15At 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.
  7. 2005-12-15DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 294.
  8. 2005-12-15Considered under suspension of the rules.
  9. 2005-12-15Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  10. 2005-11-16Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  11. 2005-11-16Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  12. 2005-11-09Introduced in House
  13. 2005-11-09Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.