H.Res. 422 · 110th Congress
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage…
Full title
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.
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130 cosponsors · 104 D, 26 R
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- House Introduced May 21, 2007
- House Passed Jun 5, 2007 410–0
Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jun 5, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Latest action (Jun 5, 2007): On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: May 21, 2007
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- House Introduced May 21, 2007
- House Passed Jun 5, 2007 410–0
Final vote · House · Jun 5, 2007
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi