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HRES317: Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against…

117th Congress (2021–2023) · House resolution · Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

This page covers HRES317 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HRES317 in another Congress is a different bill.

Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2021-12-08: Passed
Latest action 2021-12-08: 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 states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.

Subjects: Asia, China, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Human rights, International law and treaties, International organizations and cooperation, Political parties and affiliation, Racial and ethnic relations, Religion


Roll-call votes on HRES317 (117th 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
2021-12-08 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 292 1 1 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HRES317 in the 117th Congress?

HRES317 (Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People's Republic of China.) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10].

What is the latest action on HRES317?

On 2021-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

How many roll-call votes were held on HRES317?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-12-08, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.