HCONRES 28
106th Congress
House
International Affairs
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
East Asia
Human rights
Tibet
United Nations
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human rights abuses in China and Tibet at the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Introduced: February 10, 1999
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Mar 16, 1999
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
Mar 11, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 44).
Mar 11, 1999
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 44).
Mar 11, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1179)
Mar 9, 1999
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 until March 10.
Mar 9, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.
Mar 9, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1041-1048)
Mar 9, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 2, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 2, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Feb 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 10, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185)
Feb 10, 1999
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1999 | House · vote #44 | Suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed | 421–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human rights abuses in China and Tibet at the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights; and (2) urge other governments to cosponsor and support such resolution.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
Committees of jurisdiction
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