House Simple Resolution 697
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Affirming the significance of' the advocacy for genuine autonomy for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.
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Passed House on Nov 18, 2020
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Simple Resolution
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697
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116
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International Affairs
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checkPassed on November 18, 2020
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Passed
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Voice Vote
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5878-5879)
Summary
This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also presses for the assembly of a bipartisan, bicameral forum between Members of Congress and the Dalai Lama to discuss peaceful solutions to international conflicts.
11/18/2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
11/18/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/18/2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
11/18/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5878-5879)
11/18/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
11/18/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
11/18/2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/01/2020
Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
10/01/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
10/01/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
12/06/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
11/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/13/2019
Introduced in House
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