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HRES 259 115th Congress House

Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

Introduced: April 6, 2017 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international relief
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Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVenezuela
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 7, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
Dec 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2017
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 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
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.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
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.
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 7, 2017 House · vote #667 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 419–8 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 7, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, regardless of Venezuela's intent to withdraw from the OAS; and (2) calls for the Venezuelan government to hold free and fair elections and release all political prisoners in a timely manner.

Recognizes the leadership of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in building a coalition of OAS member states in support of democracy and human rights for the Venezuelan people.

Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize: (1) a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela; and (2) an effective response to the growing regional refugee crisis in Venezuela through multilateral cooperation with partners at the OAS and United Nations and through targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Democratic 8 Republican 9
R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 26, 2017
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 29, 2017
Zeldin, Lee
· Jun 29, 2017
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 12, 2017
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jun 12, 2017
 R
Valadao, David G.
California · Jun 12, 2017
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · May 24, 2017
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · May 24, 2017
Garrett, Thomas
· May 23, 2017
 R
Hill, J. French
Arkansas · May 23, 2017
Love, Mia
· May 23, 2017
Walker, Mark
· May 23, 2017
Chaffetz, Jason
· May 3, 2017
Cook, Paul
· May 3, 2017
 D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · May 3, 2017
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · May 3, 2017
 D
Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · May 1, 2017
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · May 1, 2017
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 28, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· Apr 28, 2017
Rooney, Francis
· Apr 26, 2017
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Apr 26, 2017
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 6, 2017
Curbelo, Carlos
· Apr 6, 2017
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 6, 2017
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Apr 6, 2017
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 6, 2017
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Apr 6, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 259: Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-259/
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