A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
This Senate resolution (SRES 463) expresses symbolic condemnation of China's persecution of religious minorities, specifically highlighting the detention of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and Zion Church leaders following a reported October 10, 2025, abduction. It directly addresses the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government, calling on it to release detained religious leaders and end violence against Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists. The resolution reaffirms U.S. policy commitments under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Frank R. Wolf Act, emphasizing the U.S. global role in promoting religious freedom. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a diplomatic statement urging China to respect internationally recognized religious freedom rights.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Oct 23, 2025
Last action Nov 7, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
upper
Nov 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
upper
Nov 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Oct 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7732)
upper
Oct 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
State
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Ted Cruz
RRepublican
Co
Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
James C. Justice
RRepublican
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsey Graham
RRepublican
Co
Rick Scott
RRepublican
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