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H. Res. 488 113th Congress House

Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.

Introduced: February 25, 2014 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaOrganization of American States
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 4, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)
Mar 4, 2014
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2142)
Mar 4, 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.
Mar 4, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 488.
Mar 4, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2106-2109)
Mar 4, 2014
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 28, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Feb 28, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Feb 25, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1928-1929)
Feb 25, 2014
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 4, 2014 House · vote #92 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 393–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 4, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of freedom of expression and assembly to promote democratic principles in Venezuela.

Deplores the violence and political intimidation perpetrated against opposition leaders and protesters in Venezuela and the growing use of politically motivated criminal charges to intimidate the political opposition.

Urges the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and to encourage dialogue between the government and the political opposition.

Urges the Department of State to work with other countries in the Americas to ensure that fundamental freedoms in Venezuela are in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and to strengthen the ability of the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond to the erosion of democratic norms and institutions in Venezuela.

Urges the OAS and its Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to seek the most effective way to end the violence in Venezuela in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

Supports international efforts to urge the Venezuelan government to guarantee the rights to life, humane treatment, and security, and the political freedoms of assembly, association, and expression.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 4 Republican 4
MICA, JOHN
· Mar 4, 2014
Miller, Jeff
· Mar 4, 2014
Pierluisi, Pedro
· Mar 4, 2014
Ross, Dennis
· Mar 4, 2014
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Mar 4, 2014
WOLF, FRANK
· Feb 28, 2014
Poe, Ted
· Feb 27, 2014
ROYCE, ED
· Feb 27, 2014
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 26, 2014
 R
Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Feb 26, 2014
Duffy, Sean
· Feb 26, 2014
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Feb 26, 2014
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Feb 26, 2014
King, Steve
· Feb 26, 2014
DeSantis, Ron
· Feb 25, 2014
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Feb 25, 2014
Grayson, Alan
· Feb 25, 2014
Kinzinger, Adam
· Feb 25, 2014
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 25, 2014
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Feb 25, 2014
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Feb 25, 2014
Yoho, Ted
· Feb 25, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 488: Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HRES-488/
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