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H.Res. 892 (117th)

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 February 2022

Last action

14 July 2022 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Colin Allred, Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Kaiali'i Kahele, Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

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Summary

This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States. The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being. The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds. Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

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Timeline

  1. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 February 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 February 2022

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 February 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 June 2022

    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

  8. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 June 2022

    Floor

    Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 14 July 2022

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 14 July 2022

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)

    Source: Floor

  13. 14 July 2022

    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): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 July 2022

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)

    Source: Floor

Votes

14 July 2022 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 413 · No 8 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9

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

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