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Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes. 4/9/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) end its crackdown on nonviolent Tibetan protesters and its continuing cultural, religious, economic, and linguistic repression inside Tibet; (2) begin a dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to address the legitimate grievances of the Tibetan people and provide for a long-term solution in Tibet; and (3) release all Tibetans who are imprisoned for nonviolently opposing [...] show full description
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- 04/09/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 04/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166).
- 04/09/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR 4/8/2008 H2048)
- 04/09/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2098-2099)
show all actions- 04/09/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 04/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166).
- 04/09/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR 4/8/2008 H2048)
- 04/09/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2098-2099)
- 04/09/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H2098-2099)
- 04/08/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2058; text: CR H2048)
- 04/08/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2058)
- 04/08/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 04/08/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 04/08/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1077.
- 04/08/2008 - DEBATE - By unanimous consent, debate time was expanded by an additional 20 minutes, equally divided and controlled.
- 04/08/2008 - 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.
- 04/08/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2058; text of measure as introduced: CR H2048)
- 04/03/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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