118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 377Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.

International affairs
Introduced May 9, 2023
Last action Jun 13, 2023
Pipeline · Resolution
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Introduced
May 9, 2023
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Referred
May 9, 2023
Foreign Affairs
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Committee
May 16, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
SummaryCRS Summary

This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Evan Gershkovich. It urges all United States executive branch officials, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Evan Gershkovich and press for his immediate release. The resolution further calls for the immediate release of Paul Whelan and expresses support for all American citizens and lawful permanent residents detained in Russia and abroad, including Marc Fogel and Vladimir Kara-Murza. The resolution also expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and all other American citizens and lawful permanent residents wrongfully detained abroad.

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Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 11 actions
Jun 13, 2023
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 13, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 256).ROLL CALLpass
Jun 13, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 377.
Jun 12, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McCaul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
May 16, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 9, 2023
Introduced in House
May 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.