H.R. 2766 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Mar 18, 2026
Uyghur Policy Act of 2023
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2766, the Uyghur Policy Act of 2023, under a suspension of the rules. This procedure is typically used for non-controversial legislation and requires a two-thirds majority to pass. The bill aims to bolster the United States' response to human rights abuses against the Uyghur population and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The vote demonstrated massive bipartisan support, with 414 members voting in favor and only six Republicans voting against. All 208 voting Democrats supported the measure, alongside 206 Republicans. This lopsided result reflects a broad congressional consensus on maintaining a firm diplomatic stance regarding China's treatment of minority groups. By passing this bill, the House has authorized specific policy frameworks to increase international pressure and diplomatic engagement on these human rights issues. Because the bill was passed as amended, the version sent forward includes specific revisions made during the committee process to refine its implementation. Following this successful House vote, the legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill in the same form, it will be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 8.
Mar 18, 2026