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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 18, 2007
Recalls the essential role that transparency and the free flow of information play in creating democratic institutions and civil society.
Recognizes the vital contribution made by independent journalists in Russia in bringing transparency and a free flow of information to readers after decades of Communist censorship and repression.
Notes the disturbing trend of murders of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade.
Encourages the President of the United States to offer Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials of the Russian government law enforcement investigative assistance to help identify and bring to justice those responsible for the many unsolved murders of journalists in Russia.
Urges President Putin to seek out competent, outside law enforcement assistance in the investigation of such murders.
People & committees
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R–NJ
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500). (text: CR H6610)
House roll call 500 · Individual votesPassed/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): 388 - 1 (Roll no. 500).(text: CR H6610)
House roll call 500 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6630)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 151.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6610-6612)
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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