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HRES 804 109th Congress House

Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.

Introduced: May 17, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 12, 2006
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H3732)
Jun 12, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3750-3751)
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. 804.
Jun 12, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3734)
Jun 12, 2006
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 25, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 25, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 9, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 9, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 12, 2006 House · vote #252 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 362–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 12, 2006

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the actions of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to coerce Catholic bishops in China, both those in the Catholic Patriotic Association of China and those who remain loyal to the Pope, to violate their consciences and consecrate bishops in defiance of Rome.

Extends deepest sympathy to the Catholic population of China and the Catholic Church for this insult to their beliefs and religious practices.

Reaffirms the right of all religious organizations to choose their leaders free of intimidation or terror in accordance with the Uniform Declaration of Human Rights.

Urges the PRC to end its repression of religious organizations, recognize the ecclesiastical authority of religious leaders to provide spiritual leadership to their followers, and end the practice of only allowing religious worship through state-sanctioned patriotic religious associations.

Encourages the PRC to refrain from additional ordination of Catholic bishops while the Vatican and the Catholic Patriotic Association of China resolve their differences and adopt a mutually acceptable process for approving the elevation of bishops.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 1 Republican 3
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 9, 2006
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 24, 2006
Mack, Connie
· May 24, 2006
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · May 24, 2006
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 24, 2006
CANTOR, ERIC
· May 17, 2006
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 17, 2006
Bordallo, Madeleine
· May 9, 2006
RADANOVICH, GEORGE
· May 9, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 804: Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-804/
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"H. Res. 804: Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-804/.
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H. Res. 804, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-804/.
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