A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding human rights abuses in China against writers and journalists.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) communicate to the leadership of the Government of the People's Republic of China the concern of the Congress and the citizens of the United States for the rights of political prisoners; and (2) urge such Government to recognize the right of Dai Qing and all Chinese writers and journalists to free expression and travel.

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Timeline

1. 29 October 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 October 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 November 1991

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

4. 15 November 1991

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 15 November 1991

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Discharge

6. 15 November 1991

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · undated · Official file
• Committee Discharged Senate · undated · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Committee Discharged Senate (text)

  Committee Discharged Senate · EN

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 October 1991

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Sponsors

• Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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