HRES 157
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Armed Forces and National Security
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Dissenters
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Military occupation
Political prisoners
Tibet
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding several individuals who are being held as prisoners of conscience by the Chinese Government for their involvement in efforts to end the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
Introduced: March 20, 2003
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Feb 3, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H263-264)
Feb 3, 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): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 13).(text: CR H263-264)
Feb 3, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H276-277)
Feb 3, 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.
Feb 3, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 157.
Feb 3, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H263-267)
Feb 3, 2004
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 20, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2004 | House · vote #13 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 398–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China to release immediately all prisoners of conscience, including Phuntsog Nyidron, as a gesture of good will and to promote human rights.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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