Pipeline · Resolution
Step 1
Introduced
Feb 1, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Feb 1, 2023
Foreign Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Feb 28, 2023
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
SummaryCRS Summary
This resolution demands that the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) immediately release Mark Swidan. The resolution also condemns the Chinese government and the CCP for denying Swidan access to U.S. diplomats and independent and competent medical care. Swidan is a U.S. citizen who was convicted of drug-related charges in China and sentenced to death. A U.N. working group on arbitrary detention considers Swidan's detention arbitrary and in violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 12 actions
Apr 25, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 25, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 25, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
Apr 25, 2023
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.
Apr 25, 2023
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 25, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 193).ROLL CALLpass
Apr 25, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 25, 2023
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.