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H.Res. 178 (106th)

Concerning the tenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, in the People's Republic of China.

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

18 May 1999

Last action

25 May 1999 · Floor

Status

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]

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Summary

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of 1989 in the People's Republic of China, as well as to the families of those killed and to those who have suffered for their efforts to keep that struggle alive. Commends all Chinese citizens who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights. Condemns the ongoing and egregious human rights abuses by the Chinese Government and calls on that Government to: (1) reevaluate the official verdict on the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen prodemocracy activities and open formal investigations to bring those responsible to justice; (2) establish a June Fourth Investigation Committee, the proceedings and findings of which should be accessible to the public, to make a just and independent inquiry into all matters related to June 4, 1989; (3) release all prisoners of conscience, provide just compensation to the families of those killed in those protests, and allow those exiled for their activities in 1989 to return and live in freedom in China; (4) put an immediate end to harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their legitimate rights to the freedom of expression, association, and religion; and (5) proceed quickly to ratify and implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  5. 25 May 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 May 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 May 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 150).

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 May 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 May 1999

    Vote

    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 - 0 (Roll no. 150).

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 May 1999

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 May 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 178.

    Source: Floor

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