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H.Res. 354 (115th)

Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Introduced

24 May 2017

Last action

6 June 2017 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)

Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], David Trott, Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents.

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Timeline

  1. 24 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  2. 24 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 25 May 2017

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 May 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 6 June 2017

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 June 2017

    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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286).(text: CR H4628-4629)

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 June 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4628-4632)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 June 2017

    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

  12. 6 June 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 June 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

6 June 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 397 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 33

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

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