US Congress House Resolution 488 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 22-12-1)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-03-04 - 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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.

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

Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA]	Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL]	Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]	Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]
Rep. Ron DeSantis [R-FL]	Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL]	Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL]	Rep. Sean Duffy [R-WI]
Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL]	Rep. Joe Garcia [D-FL]
Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL]	Rep. Michael Grimm [R-NY]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. William Keating [D-MA]
Rep. Steve King [R-IA]	Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL]	Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX]	Rep. John Mica [R-FL]
Rep. Jeff Miller [R-FL]	Rep. Patrick Murphy [D-FL]	Rep. Pedro Pierluisi [N-PR]	Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX]
Rep. Dennis Ross [R-FL]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ]	Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI]
Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]	Rep. Steve Southerland [R-FL]	Rep. Steve Stockman [R-TX]	Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL]
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA]	Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]

2014-03-04 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended (Y: 393 N: 1 NV: 36 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-03-04	House	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)
2014-03-04	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2142)
2014-03-04	House	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.
2014-03-04	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 488.
2014-03-04	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2106-2109)
2014-03-04	House	Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2014-02-28	House	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
2014-02-28	House	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2014-02-27	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
2014-02-25	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2014-02-25	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1928-1929)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/488/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres488/BILLS-113hres488ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres488/BILLS-113hres488eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/201492