HRES 130
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Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Introduced: February 18, 2021
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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Apr 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 19, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1927)
Apr 19, 2021
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): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H1927)
Apr 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1943-1944)
Apr 19, 2021
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.
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 130.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1930)
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | House · vote #121 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 418–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but, by agreement, has operated a legal and economic system largely separate from China's.)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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