H.Res. 90 · 118th Congress

Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.

Introduced on Feb 1, 2023 by Michael Cloud (R-TX-27). 39 cosponsors, 9 of them from another party. Latest action (Apr 25, 2023): The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 1, 2023
Cosponsors
39
9 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Official title

Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China immediately release Mark Swidan.

Subjects

  • Asia
  • China
  • Detention of persons
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Human rights

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Michael CloudR-TX-27Sponsor

Democrats · 9

Republicans · 30

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
    Apr 25, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 418–0

History

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  1. Feb 1, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Feb 1, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Feb 1, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Feb 28, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Feb 28, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  6. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseMr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  7. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1929)
  8. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
  9. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseAt 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.
  10. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1931-1932)
  11. Apr 25, 2023Passed/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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)House · Roll call 193
  12. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H1927)House · Roll call 193
  13. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Apr 25, 2023 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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