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H.Res. 156 (116th)

Calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 February 2019

Last action

12 March 2019 · Vote

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Van Taylor, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

This resolution condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for targeting political opponents and attempting to cover up the assassination of Russian opposition leader and democracy advocate Boris Nemtsov. It also calls on the Department of State to impose sanctions on those involved and to report to Congress on the assassination.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 March 2019

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 March 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H2657-2658)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 March 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2657-2660)

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 March 2019

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 March 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 156.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 March 2019

    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

  13. 12 March 2019

    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): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H2657-2658)

    Source: Floor

Votes

12 March 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 416 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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