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Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Dec 3, 2019
This resolution calls on all leaders of the Group of Seven (a group consisting of the seven largest major advanced economies, as determined by the International Monetary Fund) to oppose Russia's readmission into the group. The resolution also condemns Russia's assaults on democratic societies worldwide and its aggressive actions in Ukraine.
(Russia was disinvited from the Group of Eight in 2014 after it occupied parts of Ukraine, including the Crimea region.)
People & committees
Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] · D–NJ
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 71 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H9197)
House roll call 643 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 71 (Roll no. 643).(text: CR H9197)
House roll call 643 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9208-9209)
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. Res. 546.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9197-9198)
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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