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.^ⓘ

Action timeline

11 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.

1. May 13, 2026 18:47:28 Floor code H38310

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: House floor actions

2. May 13, 2026 18:47:26 Floor code H37300

   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).

   Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

3. May 13, 2026 18:47:26 Floor code 8000

   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).

   Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote

4. May 13, 2026 18:41:33 Floor code H30000

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437-3438)

   Source: House floor actions

5. May 12, 2026 17:30:48 Floor code H37220

   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.

   Source: House floor actions

6. May 12, 2026 17:04:22 Floor code H8D000

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.

   Source: House floor actions

7. May 12, 2026 17:04:20 Floor code H30000

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3372-3375; text: CR H3372)

   Source: House floor actions

8. May 12, 2026 17:04:00 Floor code H30300

   Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

   Source: House floor actions

9. May 7, 2026 IntroReferral code H11100

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Foreign Affairs Committee

   Source: House floor actions

10. May 7, 2026 IntroReferral code H11100

    Submitted in House

    Source: House floor actions

11. May 7, 2026 IntroReferral code 1025

    Submitted in House

    Source: Library of Congress

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• House Roll #167 Passage May 13, 2026 · Passed