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H.Res. 608 (109th)

Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 December 2005

Last action

12 June 2006 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)

Sponsors

Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China and urges their release. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China.

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Timeline

  1. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 April 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 April 2006

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 April 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 May 2006

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 May 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 June 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 June 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 June 2006

    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): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR H3734-3735)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3734-3736)

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 June 2006

    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

  14. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 608.

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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