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Political Freedom in China Act of 1997
Introduced: July 31, 1997
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Jun 18, 1998
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.
Nov 7, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 5, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 5, 1997
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 - 5 (Roll no. 580).
Nov 5, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 - 5 (Roll no. 580).
Nov 5, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 5, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 302, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Gilman amendment.
Nov 5, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 5, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. The rule makes specified amendments in order.
Nov 5, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10063-10080)
Nov 5, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9997-9998)
Nov 5, 1997
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2358.
Nov 4, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 302 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, and H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Oct 6, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 176.
Oct 6, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-305.
Sep 29, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 26, 1997
Executive Comment Received from State.
Sep 25, 1997
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 25, 1997
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 24, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Aug 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Aug 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Jul 31, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 31, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 1997 | House · vote #580 | On Passage | Passed | 416–5 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Political Freedom in China Act of 1997 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 and 1999 for additional diplomatic personnel at U.S. posts in China to monitor political repression there.
What's happening now
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.