Urging the introduction and passage of a resolution on the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China at the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

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1. 1998-02-12

   Introduced in House

2. 1998-02-12

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

3. 1998-02-24

   Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

4. 1998-02-25

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 1998-02-25

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

6. 1998-03-04

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

7. 1998-03-05

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

8. 1998-03-05

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

9. 1998-03-06

   Executive Comment Requested from State.

10. 1998-03-11

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

11. 1998-03-12

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

12. 1998-03-17

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

13. 1998-03-17

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1181-1192)

14. 1998-03-17

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

15. 1998-03-17

    DEBATE - The House continued with debate on the resolution.

16. 1998-03-17

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

17. 1998-03-17

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1208-1209)

18. 1998-03-17

    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): 397 - 0 (Roll No. 54).

    Roll Call #54 (House)
19. 1998-03-17

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll No. 54).

    Roll Call #54 (House)
20. 1998-03-17

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