Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People’s Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The resolution urges the President to prioritize the release of specific individuals detained by China during diplomatic engagements. It emphasizes humanitarian concerns and the importance of political and religious freedoms. The resolution does not involve financial allocations or enforceable actions.
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Access options →Recorded vote · House roll call 167 · 2026-05-13
414 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Present · 16 Not voting — Passed
Actions (11)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2026-05-07 | — | Submitted in House |
| 2026-05-07 | — | Submitted in House |
| 2026-05-12 | 17:04:00 | Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. |
| 2026-05-12 | 17:04:20 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372) |
| 2026-05-12 | 17:04:22 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259. |
| 2026-05-12 | 17:30:48 | 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. |
| 2026-05-13 | 18:41:33 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438) |
| 2026-05-13 | 18:47:26 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167). |
| 2026-05-13 | 18:47:26 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 167). |
| 2026-05-13 | 18:47:28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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