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101st Congress > Senate > Vote 78
Clerk session vote number: 78
Sponsor: MITCHELL, George John (D-ME)
Description: A resolution condemning the brutal use of force by the Government of the People's Republic of China against unarmed Chinese students and workers demonstrating for democracy, and for other purposes.
Bill summary: Condemns the use of force by the People's Republic of China against unarmed advocates of democracy and human rights in China.
Supports the President's actions, including suspension of all Government sales and commercial exports of arms to China.
Praises the actions of American diplomatic personnel in China in seeking to insure the safety of American citizens there.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) certain Chinese students studying in the United States should be granted permission to
extend their stay; (2) applications to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for the protection of investments in China and to the U.S. Export-Import Bank for the financing of trade with China should be reviewed; (3) U.S. departments charged with and considering liberalization of regulations relating to export licenses for sales to China should take into account the current situation; (4) the President should consult major U.S. allies to determine whether multilateral sanctions are necessary; (5) the President should inform the Congress of the results of his planned review of U.S.-Chinese relations and consult with the Congress on further actions to be taken; and (6) the Voice of America should increase its broadcasts to China.
Bill titles: A resolution condemning the brutal use of force by the Government of the People's Republic of China against unarmed Chinese students and workers demonstrating for democracy, and for other purposes.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 135, p. 6195;
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov
