May 13, 2026 · House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
H.Res. 1259
119th CongressAgreed toExpressing 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.
Sponsored by Christopher H. Smith (Republican-NJ-4)
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May 13, 2026 · Library of Congress
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 · House floor actions
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 floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 2026 · House floor actions
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 12, 2026 · House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
May 12, 2026 · House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
May 12, 2026 · House floor actions
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 7, 2026 · House floor actions
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026 · Library of Congress
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026 · House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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