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H.RES.259

H.RES.259: Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

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About This Bill

Introduced April 6, 2017
Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

40 (10 Democrats, 30 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - Dec. 7, 2017
Introduced in House - April 6, 2017

Bill Summary

Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 9 statements associated with H.RES.259.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 7, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667).
Dec. 7, 2017	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 7, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 7, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
Dec. 7, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9659-9660)
Dec. 5, 2017	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec. 5, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
Dec. 5, 2017	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec. 5, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
July 27, 2017	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
July 27, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 24, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
April 6, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
April 6, 2017	Introduced in the House by Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

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