United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 451 — A resolution recalling the Government of China's forcible dispersion of those peaceably assembled in Tiananmen Square 25 years ago, in light of China's continued abysmal human rights record.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3430-3431)

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Summary

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China. Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China. Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China. Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion. Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3430-3431)

  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3079-3080)

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Subjects

Asia China Congressional tributes Detention of persons Human rights Protest and dissent Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Religion Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status United Nations International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 451 do?
Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation in the June 1989 democracy gathering in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, China. Commends all peaceful advocates for democracy and human rights in China. Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by China. Calls on China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including persons still in prison for their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy gatherings; (2) allow those people exiled for their activities to return to live in freedom in China; and (3) cease the harassment, detention, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens exercising their freedoms of expression, association, and religion. Calls upon the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.
Who sponsors SRES 451?
SRES 451 is sponsored by John Barrasso (R).
What is the current status of SRES 451?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 451?
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