House vote: H.Res. 794 // June 12, 2006Needed two-thirds to agree
Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes
Sponsor: CHRISTOPHER SMITH (R-NJ)
Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the democracy protests of June 3-4, 1989, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China (PRC), and to all the people of China who lack fundamental human rights. Commends all persons who are peacefully advocating for democracy and human rights in China. S.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 16.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 362 | 83.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 16.3% |