HCONRES 79 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

In support of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.

Introduced 1989-03-20· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

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Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1989-04-25)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges the British Government to ensure direct elections in 1991 and 1994 to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Calls upon the President to communicate to the People's Republic of China and the British Government the importance the United States attaches to the democratic and human rights of Hong Kong's citizens and the retention of Hong Kong's capitalist system.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38]CA
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1]OK
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]CA
Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]NY
Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]NY
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]CA
Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3]KS
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7]NC
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2]MD
Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31]CA
Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27]NY
Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6]OH
Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]WI
Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14]PA
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]GA
Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1]HI