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HRES 1259On FloorFederalhouse

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.

Introduced May 7, 2026Last action May 13, 2026
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 13, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]RNJ

Committees

Foreign Affairs

Legislative History

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, 2026
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)

May 13, 2026
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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, 2026
house

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

May 13, 2026
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.

May 12, 2026
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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.

May 12, 2026
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)

May 12, 2026
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

May 12, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 7, 2026

Submitted in House

May 7, 2026