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Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.

Introduced: December 16, 2013 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 10, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)
Feb 10, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1698-1699)
Feb 10, 2014
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.
Feb 10, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 447.
Feb 10, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1693-1697)
Feb 10, 2014
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 29, 2014
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 29, 2014
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Dec 16, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 16, 2013
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 10, 2014 House · vote #56 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 381–2 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine.

Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine.

Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.

Condemns all acts of violence, and calls on the government of Ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters and to release and drop criminal charges against those detained for peacefully exercising their democratic rights.

Welcomes the repeal by the Ukrainian parliament of most of the anti-democratic measures adopted on January 16, 2014, and urges President Yanukovych to engage in substantive talks with opposition leaders and to take additional steps to de-escalate tensions.

Urges the United States and the EU to make clear to Ukraine's leaders that those who authorize or engage in violence against peaceful protesters will be held personally accountable.

Supports Department of State measures to revoke the visas of several Ukrainians linked to the violence and encourages the Administration to consider additional targeted sanctions against those who authorize or engage in the use of force.

Urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to Ukraine's current political and economic crisis.

What's happening now February 10, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 43
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Feb 10, 2014
D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Feb 10, 2014
Collins, Chris
· Feb 10, 2014
Dent, Charles
· Feb 10, 2014
Roskam, Peter
· Feb 10, 2014
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Feb 4, 2014
D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Feb 3, 2014
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jan 31, 2014
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Jan 29, 2014
BRADY, ROBERT
· Jan 28, 2014
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jan 28, 2014
Esty, Elizabeth
· Jan 28, 2014
Franks, Trent
· Jan 28, 2014
D
Garamendi, John
California · Jan 28, 2014
GUTIERREZ, LUIS
· Jan 28, 2014
D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jan 28, 2014
D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 28, 2014
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 28, 2014
D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Jan 28, 2014
ANDREWS, ROBERT
· Jan 27, 2014
D
Bera, Ami
California · Jan 27, 2014
D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jan 27, 2014
D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jan 27, 2014
D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Jan 27, 2014
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Jan 27, 2014
Grayson, Alan
· Jan 27, 2014
R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jan 27, 2014
Lance, Leonard
· Jan 27, 2014
LOWEY, NITA
· Jan 27, 2014
Marino, Tom
· Jan 27, 2014
D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 27, 2014
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jan 27, 2014
D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jan 27, 2014
Poe, Ted
· Jan 27, 2014
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Jan 27, 2014
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 27, 2014
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Jan 27, 2014
D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Dec 19, 2013
Gerlach, Jim
· Dec 16, 2013
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Dec 16, 2013
D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Dec 16, 2013
LEVIN, SANDER
· Dec 16, 2013
ROYCE, ED
· Dec 16, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 447: Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-447/
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