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H.Res. 377 (118th)

Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

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Introduced

9 May 2023

Last action

13 June 2023 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Colin Allred, Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Jackson, Jeff [D-NC-14]

Subjects

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Source updated

6 December 2025

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Summary

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release. The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza. The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 May 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 May 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 June 2023

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McCaul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 June 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 377.

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 June 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2795-2797)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 June 2023

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 June 2023

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 June 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: 6/12/2023 CR H2795-2796)

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 June 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: 6/12/2023 CR H2795-2796)

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 June 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2855-2856)

    Source: Floor

Votes

13 June 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 422 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

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

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