HRES 377 118th Congress House International Affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Due process and equal protection Europe Human rights News media and reporting Russia

Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

Introduced: May 9, 2023 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Jun 13, 2023

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

Jun 13, 2023

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: 6/12/2023 CR H2795-2796)

Jun 13, 2023

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: 6/12/2023 CR H2795-2796)

Jun 13, 2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2855-2856)

Jun 12, 2023

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McCaul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Jun 12, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 377.

Jun 12, 2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2795-2797)

Jun 12, 2023

Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

May 16, 2023

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 16, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

May 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 13, 2023	House · vote #256	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	422–0	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release.

The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza.

The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

What's happening now June 13, 2023

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

Committees of jurisdiction 1