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H.Res. 317 (117th)

Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 April 2021

Last action

8 December 2021 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24], Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Anthony Gonzalez, Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]

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Summary

This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 April 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 December 2021

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 December 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR H7507)

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 December 2021

    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): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414).(text: CR H7507)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7507-7509)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 December 2021

    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

  11. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 December 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

9 December 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 427 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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