HRES 156
116th Congress
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Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
Introduced: February 27, 2019
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Became law
Mar 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 12, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H2657-2658)
Mar 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H2657-2658)
Mar 12, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2673-2674)
Mar 12, 2019
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 12, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 156.
Mar 12, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2657-2660)
Mar 12, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
Mar 7, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 7, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2019 | House · vote #121 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 416–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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