HCONRES 151
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
China
Detention of persons
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.
Introduced: June 12, 2009
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Oct 1, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 1, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 751). (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10105)
Oct 1, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 751).(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10105)
Oct 1, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10424)
Sep 30, 2009
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.
Sep 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 151.
Sep 30, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10105-10106)
Sep 30, 2009
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 12, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 12, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2009 | House · vote #751 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 410–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that China's government immediately release Liu Xiaobo and begin making strides toward true representative democracy.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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