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H.Con.Res. 131 (101st)

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the demonstration in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

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Introduced

23 May 1989

Last action

5 June 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6]

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Summary

Commends the demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in Beijing and throughout China for their use of nonviolent means to achieve reform. Urges the Chinese Government to reach an accommodation with the demonstrators and work toward a democratic China.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 June 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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