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H.Res. 130, 117th Congress: Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. House: 418 Yea, 1 Nay. Outcome: Agreed to in House, 19 Apr 2021."}}