HCONRES 326
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
China
Diplomacy
Dissenters
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Political prisoners
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People's Republic of China and urging his immediate release.
Introduced: November 18, 2003
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May 6, 2004
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 6, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 151). (text: CR 5/5/2004 H2614-2615)
May 6, 2004
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): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 151).(text: CR 5/5/2004 H2614-2615)
May 6, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2698-2699)
May 5, 2004
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 5, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 326.
May 5, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2614-2617)
May 5, 2004
Mr. Burton (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 31, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Nov 18, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov 18, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2004 | House · vote #151 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 399–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Dr. Wang Bingzhang, a permanent resident of the United States, is being arbitrarily detained in the People's Republic of China in violation of international law; and (2) his immediate release and permitted return to the United States should be a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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