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H.Res.956 / 117th Congress

Supporting the people of Ukraine.

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

Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Mar 2, 2022

This resolution demands an immediate cease-fire and the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory and expresses unequivocal support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also backs the continued use of sanctions to fully isolate the Putin regime economically and urges the United States and its allies and partners to deliver additional and immediate defensive security assistance to Ukraine.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
5 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 3 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H1247)

    House roll call 51 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/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): 426 - 3 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H1247)

    House roll call 51 · Individual votes
  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 956.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1247-1255)

  6. Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

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