United States · Resolution · HCONRES
H.Con.Res. 28 (106th)
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human rights abuses in China and Tibet at the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
Introduced
10 February 1999
Last action
16 March 1999 · Calendars
Status
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
Sponsors
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
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Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human rights abuses in China and Tibet at the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights; and (2) urge other governments to cosponsor and support such resolution.
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Timeline
10 February 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1999
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185)
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 February 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Source: Committee
25 February 1999
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
25 February 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Source: Committee
25 February 1999
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
2 March 1999
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
2 March 1999
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 March 1999
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 10.
Source: Floor
9 March 1999
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.
Source: Floor
9 March 1999
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1041-1048)
Source: Floor
9 March 1999
Floor
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
11 March 1999
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
11 March 1999
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 44).
Source: Floor
11 March 1999
Vote
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 44).
Source: Floor
11 March 1999
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1179)
Source: Floor
16 March 1999
Calendars
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
Source: Calendars
Votes
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Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 16 March 1999 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 11 March 1999 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 10 February 1999 · Download file
Documents
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 March 1999
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 16 March 1999
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 11 March 1999
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
- Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
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