HRES 277 · 108th Congress 2003–2005, ended

Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.

Introduced Jun 16, 2003 Originated House Sponsor Christopher Cox R-CA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Jun 26, 2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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IntroducedJun 16, 2003
Agreed to in HouseJun 26, 2003

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns any restriction of the freedom of thought, expression, or association in Hong Kong, consistent with the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.

Recognizes that because Hong Kong exercises considerable influence in international affairs, as a developed economy, financial center, trading entrepot and shipping center, reductions in the existing freedom of the Hong Kong people would be of global significance.

Urges the Hong Kong Government and the People's Republic of China to withdraw the proposed implementation of Article 23 of the Basic Law insofar as it would reduce the basic human freedoms of the people of Hong Kong.

Calls upon the People's Republic of China, the National People's Congress, and any other groups appointed by the Government of China to leave all revisions of Hong Kong law to a legislature elected by universal suffrage.

Urges immediate elections for the Legislative Council of Hong Kong according to rules approved by the Hong Kong people through an election-law convention, referendum, or both.

Calls upon the Government of China to fully respect the autonomy and independence of the chief executive, the civil service, the judiciary, the police of Hong Kong, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Calls upon the U.S. Government, other governments, the people of the United States, and the people of the world to support freedom in Hong Kong by: (1) making clear statements against any limitations on existing human freedoms in Hong Kong; and (2) transmitting those statements to the people and the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Recorded votes 1

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Roll call	Question	Result	Date
House 326	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed426–1	Jun 26, 2003

Cosponsors 28

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 16, 2003 to Jun 17, 2003, with 26 there on the day it was introduced.

Seat	Cosponsor		Signed on
D-MA	Barney Frank	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-VA	Bob Goodlatte	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-FL	Cliff Stearns	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-IN	Dan Burton	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-LA	David Vitter	Original	Jun 16, 2003
D-MA	Edward J. Markey	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-CA	Edward R. Royce	Original	Jun 16, 2003
D-AS	Eni F. H. Faleomavaega	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-FL	Ileana Ros-Lehtinen	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-IL	Jerry Weller	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-TX	Joe Barton	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-SC	Joe Wilson	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-AZ	John B. Shadegg	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-FL	Katherine Harris	Original	Jun 16, 2003
R-FL	Lincoln Diaz-Balart	Original	Jun 16, 2003

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Actions 12

Everything that happened, newest first.

Jun 26, 2003Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5990-5991)
Jun 26, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2003On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 1 (Roll no. 326). (text: CR 6/25/2003 H5837-5838)
Jun 26, 2003Passed/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): 426 - 1 (Roll no. 326).(text: CR 6/25/2003 H5837-5838)
Jun 25, 2003At 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.

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Related bills 1

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Bill	Title	Relationship	Latest action
SJRES 33	A joint resolution expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.	Related bill	Jun 23, 2004

Subjects

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