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H.RES.354

H.RES.354: Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Introduced May 24, 2017
Latest Major Action June 6, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

45 (26 Democrats, 19 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in House - June 6, 2017
Introduced in House - May 24, 2017

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Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the...

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Date	Description
June 6, 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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)
June 6, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4640-4641)
June 6, 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.
June 6, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
June 6, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4628-4632)
June 6, 2017	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 25, 2017	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 25, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017	Referred to House Judiciary
May 24, 2017	Referred to House Foreign Affairs
May 24, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 24, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 24, 2017	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 24, 2017	Introduced in the House by Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

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