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H.Res. 447 (113th)

Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 December 2013

Last action

10 February 2014 · 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): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]

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Summary

Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine. Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine, including through the signing of an Association Agreement. Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine. Calls on the government of Ukraine to bring to justice those responsible for violence against peaceful protesters and to release and drop criminal charges against those detained for exercising their democratic rights. States that in the event of further violence by government authorities against peaceful protesters the House of Representatives may consider targeted sanctions against those who authorize or engage in this use of force. Urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to Ukraine's current political and economic crisis.

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Timeline

  1. 16 December 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 December 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 December 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 January 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 January 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 January 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 February 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H1693)

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 February 2014

    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): 381 - 2 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR H1693)

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 February 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1693-1697)

    Source: Floor

  10. 10 February 2014

    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

  11. 10 February 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 447.

    Source: Floor

  12. 10 February 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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