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H.Con.Res. 151 (110th)

Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders.

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Introduced

22 May 2007

Last action

19 June 2007 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]

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Summary

Recalls the essential role that transparency and the free flow of information play in creating democratic institutions and civil society. Recognizes the vital contribution made by independent journalists in Russia in bringing transparency and a free flow of information to readers after decades of Communist censorship and repression. Notes the disturbing trend of murders of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade. Encourages the President of the United States to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials of the Russian government law enforcement investigative assistance to help identify and bring to justice those responsible for the many unsolved murders of journalists in Russia.

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Timeline

  1. 22 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 May 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 151.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 June 2007

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 June 2007

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 June 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 June 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500). (text: CR H6610)

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 June 2007

    Vote

    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): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500).(text: CR H6610)

    Source: Floor

  12. 18 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6610-6612)

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 June 2007

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 June 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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