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Bill116th CongressFiled May 21, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 393

Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 4, 2019)

This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution.

What just happenedJun 4, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
37 cosponsors23 D14 R
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  1. Jun 4, 2019FloorH38310

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

  2. Jun 4, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H4231-4232)

  3. Jun 4, 2019Floor8000

    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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238).(text: CR H4231-4232)

  4. Jun 4, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4291-4292)

  5. Jun 4, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Jun 4, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 393.

  7. Jun 4, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4231-4236)

  8. Jun 4, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. May 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  10. May 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. May 21, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 4, 201953

This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution.

Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2019

This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution.

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