H.Res.90 — Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
House Roll Call
H.Res.90
| Bill | H.Res.90 — Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 418 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 204 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 90 (118th Congress)
HRES 90 is a House resolution that calls for the immediate release of Mark Swidan, an American citizen detained in China. The resolution expresses strong condemnation of the actions taken by the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regarding Swidan’s detention, which is characterized as unjust and politically motivated.
The resolution outlines the circumstances surrounding Swidan’s arrest, including allegations of his wrongful imprisonment and the lack of due process in his legal proceedings. It emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of American citizens abroad and highlights the broader implications of China’s human rights practices.
Key authorities involved in this resolution include the U.S. Department of State, which is tasked with advocating for the rights of detained American citizens and engaging in diplomatic efforts to secure their release. The resolution serves as a formal expression of the House of Representatives’ position, urging the U.S. government to take appropriate measures to address Swidan’s situation.
The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are American citizens, particularly those who may find themselves in similar predicaments abroad. It also serves to raise awareness about the treatment of individuals under the jurisdiction of the CCP, thereby potentially influencing U.S.-China relations and human rights discourse.
The resolution was agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the call to action. While HRES 90 does not allocate specific funding, it underscores the necessity for the U.S. government to prioritize human rights and the welfare of its citizens in international relations. The resolution’s passage reflects a commitment to holding foreign governments accountable for their treatment of American nationals.
In summary, HRES 90 serves as a critical statement of U.S. policy regarding human rights and the protection of American citizens, specifically targeting the situation of Mark Swidan in China.
Yea (418)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (16)
J
Jason Crow
D
Daniel Kildee
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
K
Katie Porter
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
