HRES1259: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize…
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
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.
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
House |
| Latest vote |
2026-05-13: Passed |
| Latest action |
2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Policy area |
International Affairs |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
This resolution calls upon the President to prioritize the humanitarian release of five specified individuals (Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai) and others unjustly detained by China during future engagements with China's President Xi Jinping. The resolution also (1) urges the President to seek verifiable proof of life, access to independent legal counsel, family communication, and medical care for these detainees; and (2) reaffirms the U. S. commitment to defending political and religious freedom and advocating for the release of those unjustly detained for exercising such fundamental freedoms.
Subjects: Asia, China, Detention of persons, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Human rights, Religion
Roll-call votes on HRES1259 (119th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2026-05-13 |
House |
2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
Passed |
414 |
0 |
16 |
Official tally |
What is HRES1259 in the 119th Congress?
HRES1259 (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…) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].
What is the latest action on HRES1259?
On 2026-05-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
How many roll-call votes were held on HRES1259?
1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-05-13, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.
