Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and 4, 1989 and expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and thereafter.

Action history

1. 2009-06-02Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2009-06-02On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 1 (Roll no. 294).
3. 2009-06-02Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2009-06-02At 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.
5. 2009-06-02DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 489.
6. 2009-06-02Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2009-06-02Mr. Levin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
8. 2009-06-02Introduced in House
9. 2009-06-02Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.