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House Simple Resolution 259
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
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Passed House on Dec 7, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Latest Action
Dec 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
259
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Ron DeSantis
Florida
Republican
French Hill
Arkansas
Republican
David Valadao
California
Republican
Doug LaMalfa
California
Democrat
Norma Torres
California
Republican
Paul Cook
California
Republican
Carlos Curbelo
Florida
Democrat
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Florida
Republican
Francis Rooney
Florida
Republican
Gus Bilirakis
Florida
Republican
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Florida
Republican
Mario Diaz-Balart
Florida
Republican
Ted Yoho
Florida
Republican
Austin Scott
Georgia
Republican
John Shimkus
Illinois
Democrat
Robin Kelly
Illinois
Republican
Rodney Davis
Illinois
Democrat
Andre Carson
Indiana
Republican
Larry Bucshon
Indiana
Democrat
Jamie Raskin
Maryland
Democrat
Bill Keating
Massachusetts
Democrat
Seth Moulton
Massachusetts
Republican
Jeff Fortenberry
Nebraska
Democrat
Albio Sires
New Jersey
Republican
Chris Smith
New Jersey
Democrat
Adriano Espaillat
New York
Republican
Dan Donovan
New York
Republican
Lee Zeldin
New York
Republican
Mark Walker
North Carolina
Republican
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto Rico
Republican
Jeff Duncan
South Carolina
Republican
Joe Wilson
South Carolina
Republican
Michael McCaul
Texas
Republican
Randy Weber
Texas
Democrat
Sheila Jackson Lee
Texas
Republican
Chris Stewart
Utah
Republican
Jason Chaffetz
Utah
Republican
Mia Love
Utah
Republican
Tom Garrett
Virginia
Republican
Alex Mooney
West Virginia
Republican
Mike Gallagher
Wisconsin
House Votes (1)
checkPassed on December 7, 2017
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Status
Passed
Type
Roll Call Vote
Roll Call Vote
A vote that records the individual position of each Member who voted. Such votes occurring on the House floor (by the "yeas and nays" or by "recorded vote") are taken by electronic device. The Senate has no electronic voting system; in such votes, Senators answer "yea" or "nay" as the clerk calls each name aloud. Each vote is compiled by clerks and receives a roll call number (referenced in Congress.gov as a "Record Vote" [Senate] or "Roll no." [House]).
Roll Call Type
2/3 Yea-And-Nay
Roll Number
667
House Roll Call Votes
Summary

Condemns the decisions by the Venezuelan Supreme Court on March 28, 2017, and March 29, 2017, stripping the opposition legislators of their parliamentary immunity, seizing power from the National Assembly, and nullifying all legislative actions. Recognizes the decision by such court on April 1, 2017, to restore the opposition legislators' parliamentary immunity and the National Assembly's legislative powers.

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; and (3) immediately accept international humanitarian assistance only through nongovernmental organizations. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue all efforts, including the consideration of a potential suspension of Venezuela from the OAS, if such government fails to take such actions.

Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, including through bilateral, targeted sanctions against individuals in the Venezuelan government responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

Text (2)
Engrossed in House
December 7, 2017
Introduced in House
April 6, 2017
Actions (15)
12/07/2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/07/2017
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)
12/07/2017
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): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667).(text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
12/07/2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
12/05/2017
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.
12/05/2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
12/05/2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
12/05/2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
07/27/2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
07/27/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/24/2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/24/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
04/06/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/06/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:35:52 PM
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