HRES 608
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
China
Church and state
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty
Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.
Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 12, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)
Jun 12, 2006
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.
Jun 12, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 608.
Jun 12, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3734-3736)
Jun 12, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3751)
Jun 12, 2006
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 25, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 6, 2006
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2006
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Dec 14, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Dec 14, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2006 | House · vote #253 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 363–1 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and urges their release.
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)
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