A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square until the Government of the People's Republic of China acknowledges the Tiananmen Square massacre, pledges that such atrocities will never happen again, and releases those Chinese students still imprisoned for supporting freedom and democracy that day.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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2. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5639-5640)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 4 June 1998 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
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