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H.Res. 804 (109th)

Condemning the People's Republic of China for its continued interference in the internal affairs of the Catholic Church and its persecution of Catholics loyal to the Pope.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 May 2006

Last action

12 June 2006 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]

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Summary

Condemns the actions of the Catholic Patriotic Association of China in their coerced ordination of priests Joseph Ma Yinglin and Joseph Liu Xinhong. Extends deepest sympathy to the Catholic population of China and the Catholic Church for this insult. Reaffirms the right of all religious organizations to choose their leaders free of intimidation or terror in accordance with the Uniform Declaration of Human Rights. Urges the government of China to end its repression of religious organizations, recognize the ecclesiastical authority of religious leaders to provide spiritual leadership to their followers, and end the practice of only allowing religious worship through state-sanctioned patriotic religious associations. Insists that China refrain from additional ordinations of Catholic bishops until and unless their elevation is approved by the proper ecclesiastical authorities.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 May 2006

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 June 2006

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 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): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H3732)

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 June 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 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): 362 - 1 (Roll no. 252).(text: CR H3732)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3734)

    Source: Floor

  11. 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

  12. 12 June 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 804.

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 June 2006

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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