HRES 90
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
China
Detention of persons
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Human rights
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 25, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 25, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)
Apr 25, 2023
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)
Apr 25, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1931-1932)
Apr 25, 2023
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 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
Apr 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1929)
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 25, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 | House · vote #193 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CCP for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent and competent medical care.
Swidan is a U.S. citizen who was convicted of drug-related charges in China and sentenced to death. A U.N. working group on arbitrary detention considers Swidan's detention arbitrary and in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What's happening now
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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