H. Res. 422 110th Congress House

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

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In committee

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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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 5, 2007	House · vote #427	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	410–0	See who voted →

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Latest action 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)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

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House of Representatives

Cosponsors 36

Baldwin, Tammy

Wisconsin · Jun 5, 2007

Bilirakis, Gus M.

Florida · Jun 5, 2007

Bishop, Sanford D.

Georgia · Jun 5, 2007

Tennessee · Jun 5, 2007

Courtney, Joe

Connecticut · Jun 5, 2007

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"

Georgia · Jun 5, 2007

Lofgren, Zoe

California · Jun 5, 2007

Markey, Edward J.

Massachusetts · Jun 5, 2007

McCaul, Michael T.

Texas · Jun 5, 2007

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Jun 5, 2007

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Jun 5, 2007

Neal, Richard E.

Massachusetts · Jun 5, 2007

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · Jun 5, 2007

Schiff, Adam B.

California · Jun 5, 2007

Sherman, Brad

California · Jun 5, 2007

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Jun 5, 2007

Waters, Maxine

California · Jun 5, 2007

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Jun 5, 2007

Bordallo, Madeleine

· May 24, 2007

Matsui, Doris O.

California · May 24, 2007

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · May 24, 2007

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · May 24, 2007

Schakowsky, Janice D.

Illinois · May 24, 2007

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · May 24, 2007

Clarke, Yvette D.

New York · May 23, 2007

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · May 23, 2007

Lynch, Stephen F.

Massachusetts · May 23, 2007

South Carolina · May 22, 2007

Green, Al

Texas · May 21, 2007

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · May 21, 2007

Moran, Jerry

Kansas · May 21, 2007

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · May 21, 2007

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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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