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H. Res. 393 116th Congress House

Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of…

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Official title: Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.

Introduced: May 21, 2019 Introduced by: James P. McGovern Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jun 4, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 4, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H4231-4232)
Jun 4, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4291-4292)
Jun 4, 2019
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 4, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 393.
Jun 4, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4231-4236)
Jun 4, 2019
Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 21, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 4, 2019 House · vote #238 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 423–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 4, 2019

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 27
All 27 Democratic 12 Republican 7
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jun 4, 2019
Stewart, Chris
· Jun 4, 2019
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 4, 2019
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jun 3, 2019
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 3, 2019
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jun 3, 2019
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 3, 2019
Taylor, Van
· Jun 3, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· May 22, 2019
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 22, 2019
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 22, 2019
Gallagher, Mike
· May 22, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· May 22, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· May 22, 2019
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 22, 2019
Yoho, Ted
· May 22, 2019
 D
Bera, Ami
California · May 21, 2019
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · May 21, 2019
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · May 21, 2019
 R
Mast, Brian J.
Florida · May 21, 2019
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · May 21, 2019
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 21, 2019
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 21, 2019
 D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · May 21, 2019
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · May 21, 2019
 D
Vargas, Juan
California · May 21, 2019
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · May 21, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 393: Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-393/
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"H. Res. 393: Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-393/.
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H. Res. 393, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-393/.
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[H. Res. 393: Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-393/)
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