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House roll call 167, May 13, 2026

H.Res. 1259: 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.

Vote to approve it under the fast-track rule, which needs two-thirds.

The official question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Passed414 yes, 0 no, 0 present, 16 did not voteNeeded two-thirds

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Yes 414

Did not vote 16