H.Res. 226 — 111th Congress
Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.
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Latest action
Mar 11, 2009Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of Mar 11, 2009Passed House without amendment
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes: (1) the Tibetan people for their perseverance in the face of adversity and for creating a democratic community in exile that sustains the Tibetan identity; and (2) the government and people of India for their generosity toward the Tibetan refugee population.
Calls upon: (1) the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to respond to the Dalai Lama's initiatives to find a lasting solution to the Tibetan issue; and (2) the Administration to recommit to a sustained effort to press the PRC to respect the Tibetans' identity and human rights.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordMar 11, 2009 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Full roll call162 of 432 recorded votes are not yet matched to a member profile.
Yea — 422: 144 D · 125 R
Nay — 1
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| PAUL, Ronald Ernest | TX |
Not Voting — 9: 1 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| BRIGHT, Bobby Neal, Sr. | AL |
| ALEXANDER, Rodney | LA |
| STARK, Fortney Hillman (Pete), Jr. | CA |
| MOORE, Dennis | KS |
| HALL, John | NY |
| RADANOVICH, George P. | CA |
| KOSMAS, Suzanne M. | FL |
| ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard | NY |
| Gary G. Miller | CA |
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