H.Res. 599 · 113th Congress

Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Chris Smith
Introduced
2014-05-27
Latest action
2014-05-28 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241).

Action history

  1. 2014-05-28On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241).
  2. 2014-05-28Considered as unfinished business.
  3. 2014-05-28At 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.
  4. 2014-05-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.
  5. 2014-05-28Considered under suspension of the rules.
  6. 2014-05-28Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  7. 2014-05-27Introduced in House
  8. 2014-05-27Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.