Congress 116 - HRES 958 - Condemning the practice of politically motivated imprisonment and calling for the immediate release of political prisoners in the Russian Federation and urging action by the United States Government to impose sanctions with respect to persons responsible for that form of human rights abuse.

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Detention of persons Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Human rights International Affairs Protest and dissent Russia Sanctions

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This resolution condemns political imprisonments in Russia and calls on Russia to release its political prisoners. The resolution also urges the United States to advocate for the release of such prisoners and to identify the Russian officials responsible for their imprisonment.

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Dec 3, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 3, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6084-6085)
Dec 3, 2020

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6084-6085)
Dec 3, 2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 958.
Dec 3, 2020

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6084-6086)
Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 1, 2020

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 2020

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 8, 2020

Introduced in House

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