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H.Res. 226 (111th)

Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.

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Introduced

9 March 2009

Last action

11 March 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Asylum

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Summary

Recognizes: (1) the Tibetan people for their perseverance in the face of adversity and for creating a democratic community in exile that sustains the Tibetan identity; and (2) the government and people of India for their generosity toward the Tibetan refugee population. Calls upon: (1) the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to respond to the Dalai Lama's initiatives to find a lasting solution to the Tibetan issue; and (2) the Administration to recommit to a sustained effort to press the PRC to respect the Tibetans' identity and human rights.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2009

    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): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H3307)

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 March 2009

    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

  6. 11 March 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 March 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H3307)

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 March 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3307-3315)

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 March 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 226.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 March 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 11 March 2009

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