HRES 364
105th Congress
House
International Affairs
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
East Asia
Europe
European Union
Human rights
United Nations
Urging the introduction and passage of a resolution on the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China at the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Introduced: February 12, 1998
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Mar 17, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll No. 54).
Mar 17, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll No. 54).
Mar 17, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1208-1209)
Mar 17, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 17, 1998
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the resolution.
Mar 17, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 17, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1181-1192)
Mar 17, 1998
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 12, 1998
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 11, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 6, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Mar 5, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 4, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Feb 25, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Feb 25, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Feb 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1998 | House · vote #54 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 397–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Urges the President to initiate a determined U.S. effort to secure passage of a resolution on human rights violations in China at the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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