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Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.

Introduced: May 21, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 5, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)
Jun 5, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5977-5978)
Jun 5, 2007
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 5, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
Jun 5, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5955-5963)
Jun 5, 2007
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 23, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
May 23, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 21, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 5, 2007 House · vote #427 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4100 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.

Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan.

Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide.

What's happening now June 5, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 422: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-422/
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"H. Res. 422: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-422/.
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H. Res. 422, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-422/.
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