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S.Res. 142 (101st)

A resolution condemning the brutal use of force by the Government of the People's Republic of China against unarmed Chinese students and workers demonstrating for democracy, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

6 June 1989

Last action

6 June 1989 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 100-0. Record Vote No: 78.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]

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Summary

Condemns the use of force by the People's Republic of China against unarmed advocates of democracy and human rights in China. Supports the President's actions, including suspension of all Government sales and commercial exports of arms to China. Praises the actions of American diplomatic personnel in China in seeking to insure the safety of American citizens there. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) certain Chinese students studying in the United States should be granted permission to extend their stay; (2) applications to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for the protection of investments in China and to the U.S. Export-Import Bank for the financing of trade with China should be reviewed; (3) U.S. departments charged with and considering liberalization of regulations relating to export licenses for sales to China should take into account the current situation; (4) the President should consult major U.S. allies to determine whether multilateral sanctions are necessary; (5) the President should inform the Congress of the results of his planned review of U.S.-Chinese relations and consult with the Congress on further actions to be taken; and (6) the Voice of America should increase its broadcasts to China.

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Timeline

  1. 6 June 1989

    Vote

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 100-0. Record Vote No: 78.

    Source: Floor

  2. 6 June 1989

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 100-0. Record Vote No: 78.

    Source: Floor

  3. 6 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

6 June 1989 · Resolution Agreed to · On the Resolution S.Res. 142 · Resolution Agreed to · Official source

Yes 100 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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

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