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Concerning the tenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, in the People's Republic of China.

Introduced: May 18, 1999 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 1999
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 25, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 150).
May 25, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 25, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 150).
May 25, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3529-3535, S3540)
May 25, 1999
At 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.
May 25, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 178.
May 25, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 25, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 18, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 18, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 25, 1999 House · vote #150 On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree Passed 4180 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of 1989 in the People's Republic of China, as well as to the families of those killed and to those who have suffered for their efforts to keep that struggle alive.

Commends all Chinese citizens who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights.

Condemns the ongoing and egregious human rights abuses by the Chinese Government and calls on that Government to: (1) reevaluate the official verdict on the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen prodemocracy activities and open formal investigations to bring those responsible to justice; (2) establish a June Fourth Investigation Committee, the proceedings and findings of which should be accessible to the public, to make a just and independent inquiry into all matters related to June 4, 1989; (3) release all prisoners of conscience, provide just compensation to the families of those killed in those protests, and allow those exiled for their activities in 1989 to return and live in freedom in China; (4) put an immediate end to harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their legitimate rights to the freedom of expression, association, and religion; and (5) proceed quickly to ratify and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

What's happening now May 25, 1999

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1