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Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

USA115th CongressHRES-259| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (40)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, regardless of Venezuela's intent to withdraw from the OAS; and (2) calls for the Venezuelan government to hold free and fair elections and release all political prisoners in a timely manner. Recognizes the leadership of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in building a coalition of OAS member states in support of democracy and human rights for the Venezuelan people. Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize: (1) a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela; and (2) an effective response to the growing regional refugee crisis in Venezuela through multilateral cooperation with partners at the OAS and United Nations and through targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
May 24, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Dec 7, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
Dec 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
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Dec 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.


  • May 24, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 24, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 5, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)


  • December 5, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.


  • December 5, 2017
    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.


  • December 7, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)


  • December 7, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
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  • December 7, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVenezuela

Expressing concern and condemnation over the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.

USA115th CongressHRES-259| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Urges the government of Venezuela to heed the calls of the international community to: (1) hold free, fair, and open elections; (2) release all political prisoners, including U.S. citizens; (3) respect the constitutional rights of the National Assembly; and (4) open a channel for international humanitarian assistance and medicines. Calls for Organization of American States (OAS) member states to continue: (1) efforts to support the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, regardless of Venezuela's intent to withdraw from the OAS; and (2) calls for the Venezuelan government to hold free and fair elections and release all political prisoners in a timely manner. Recognizes the leadership of OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in building a coalition of OAS member states in support of democracy and human rights for the Venezuelan people. Encourages the President of the United States to prioritize: (1) a resolution of the political, economic, social, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela; and (2) an effective response to the growing regional refugee crisis in Venezuela through multilateral cooperation with partners at the OAS and United Nations and through targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for the deterioration of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
May 24, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Dec 7, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)
Dec 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
View Vote
Dec 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.


  • May 24, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 24, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 27, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).


  • July 27, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 5, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9659-9663)


  • December 5, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.


  • December 5, 2017
    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.


  • December 7, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9730-9731)


  • December 7, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 8 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR 12/5/2017 CR H9659-9660)
    View Vote


  • December 7, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (40)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Francis Rooney (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusVenezuela