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HRES 226 111th Congress House International Affairs Asia China Congressional tributes Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Human rights India Racial and ethnic relations Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion Tibet

Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.

Introduced: March 9, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 11, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H3307)
Mar 11, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H3307)
Mar 11, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3317)
Mar 11, 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.
Mar 11, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226.
Mar 11, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3307-3315)
Mar 11, 2009
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 9, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 9, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 11, 2009 House · vote #121 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4221 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the Tibetan people for their perseverance in the face of adversity and for creating a democratic community in exile that sustains the Tibetan identity; and (2) the government and people of India for their generosity toward the Tibetan refugee population.

Calls upon: (1) the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to respond to the Dalai Lama's initiatives to find a lasting solution to the Tibetan issue; and (2) the Administration to recommit to a sustained effort to press the PRC to respect the Tibetans' identity and human rights.

What's happening now March 11, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1