Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008.

Action history

1. 2009-11-07Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 2009-11-07On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 1 (Roll no. 880).
3. 2009-11-07Considered as unfinished business.
4. 2009-11-06At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Berman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
5. 2009-11-06DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 877.
6. 2009-11-06Considered under suspension of the rules.
7. 2009-11-06Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
8. 2009-10-29Introduced in House
9. 2009-10-29Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.