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Bill113th CongressFiled May 15, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 451

A resolution recalling the Government of China's forcible dispersion of those peaceably assembled in Tiananmen Square 25 years ago, in light of China's continued abysmal human rights record.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jun 4, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China.

Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China.

Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China.

Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion.

Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

What just happenedJun 4, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3430-3431)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors1 D4 R
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  • Agreed to SenateJun 4, 2014
  • Reported to SenateMay 20, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2014
  1. Jun 4, 2014Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3430-3431)

  2. Jun 4, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3430-3431)

  3. May 20, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

  4. May 20, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. May 20, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. May 20, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. May 15, 2014IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3079-3080)

  8. May 15, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 4, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China.

Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China.

Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China.

Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion.

Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 20, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China.

Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China.

Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China.

Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion.

Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

Introduced in SenateMay 15, 2014

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China.

Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China.

Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China.

Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion.

Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

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