United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 488 (113th)
Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.
Introduced
25 February 2014
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)
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Summary
Supports the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of freedom of expression and assembly to promote democratic principles in Venezuela. Deplores the violence and political intimidation perpetrated against opposition leaders and protesters in Venezuela. Urges the international community to encourage dialogue between the government of Venezuela and the political opposition. Urges the Department of State to: (1) work with other countries in the Americas to ensure that fundamental freedoms in Venezuela are in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter and to strengthen the ability of the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond to the erosion of democratic norms and institutions in member states, and (2) insist that the Secretary General of the OAS convene the OAS's Permanent Council to seek the most effective way end the violence in Venezuela.
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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 March 2014
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 March 2014
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 March 2014
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 25 February 2014
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 25 February 2014
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 25 February 2014
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/488
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hres/488