Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167).
May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
May 13, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167).
May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
May 12, 2026At 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.
May 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
May 12, 2026Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 12, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 7, 2026Submitted in House
May 7, 2026