House Simple Resolution 1033
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning acts by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that violate fundamental rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents as well as acts that undermine Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy.
Active
Passed House on Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1033
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
checkPassed on November 18, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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 H5877-5878)
Summary
This resolution condemns the advancement of China's national security legislation for Hong Kong. The resolution also advises the United States to coordinate with allies to respond to developments in Hong Kong, including by providing Hong Kong residents who face well-founded fears of persecution an opportunity to emigrate from Hong Kong.
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 H5877-5878)
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 H5877-5878)
11/18/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1033.
11/18/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5877-5878)
11/18/2020
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
07/29/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/29/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
06/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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