119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.Res. 1259Passed HouseInternational Affairs
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)3 cosponsorsIntroduced May 7, 2026
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May 13
May 13
May 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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).
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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).
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Submitted in House
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All 12 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
HOUSEOn 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).
May 13
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).
May 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)
May 12
HOUSEAt 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.
May 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
May 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)
May 12
HOUSEMr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 7
Submitted in House
May 7
HOUSESubmitted in House
May 7
Submitted in House
All 3 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Suozzi, Thomas R.NY-03
Republicans (2)
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Kim, YoungCA-40
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