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Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 18, 2020
This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also calls on the United States to increase support for Tibet in a number of areas, including the succession of the Dalai Lama and environmental policy.
People & committees
Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R–FL
Legislative record
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5878-5879)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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