HRES 56
107th Congress
House
Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva,…
Official title: Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet, and for other purposes.
International Affairs
ChinaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesConferencesEast Asia
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EuropeHuman rightsInternational cooperationSwitzerlandTibetTreatiesUnited Nations
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Agreed to (House)
Apr 3, 2001
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 3, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H1368-1369)
Apr 3, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 3, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1385-1386)
Apr 3, 2001
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.
Apr 3, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
Apr 3, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1368-1374)
Apr 3, 2001
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 28, 2001
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 28, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 26, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 26, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2001 | House · vote #78 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 406–6 | See who voted → |
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Calls for the United States, at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, to solicit co-sponsorship for, and take the lead in organizing multilateral support to obtain passage of, a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 56: Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet, and for other purposes.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-56/
"H. Res. 56: Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet, and for other purposes.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-56/.
H. Res. 56, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-56/.
[H. Res. 56: Strongly supporting the decision of the United States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses in China and Tibet, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-56/)