Archived This bill is from the 117th Congress (2021–2022) and is no longer under active consideration.

Bills/H.Res. 837117th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Beijing should immediately guarantee the safety and freedom of tennis star Peng Shuai.

House: Passed

Companion bill: S.Res. 503(Related bill)

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Introduced

2021-12-03

Last action

2021-12-08

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Action Timeline

Dec 8, 2021HouseLatest
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021House
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H7505)
Dec 8, 2021House
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 413).(text: CR H7505)
Dec 8, 2021House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534)
Dec 8, 2021House
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.
Dec 8, 2021House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 837.
Dec 8, 2021House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7504-7507)
Dec 8, 2021House
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 3, 2021House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 3, 2021House
Introduced in House

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