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H.Res. 124 (117th)

Supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful protesters by the illegitimate Lukashenka regime.

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Introduced

15 February 2021

Last action

20 April 2021 · Passed

Status

Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1992-1993)

Sponsors

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Peter Meijer, Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Van Taylor

Subjects

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Summary

This resolution states that the August 9, 2020, election in Belarus was neither free nor fair and, as such, the House of Representatives does not recognize Alyaksandr Lukashenka as the country's legitimate president. The resolution also states that the people of Belarus have the right to determine the country's future without unwelcome intervention from outside actors and condemns the human rights violations committed by Belarusian authorities.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 April 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 April 2021

    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

  8. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 124.

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1934-1937; text: CR H1934-1936)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1992-1993)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 April 2021

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H. Res. 124 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1992-1993)

    Source: Floor

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