H.Res. 488Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, a reduction in violent crime and calling for an end to recent violence.

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Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN [R-FL-27]
Cosponsors: 34 · 22 Republicans · 12 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Mar 4, 2014 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 1 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H2106)

IntroducedFeb 25, 2014
Passed the HouseMar 4, 2014

What the measure doesCRS summary

Supports the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of freedom of expression and assembly to promote democratic principles in Venezuela.

Deplores the violence and political intimidation perpetrated against opposition leaders and protesters in Venezuela and the growing use of politically motivated criminal charges to intimidate the political opposition.

Urges the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and to encourage dialogue between the government and the political opposition.

Urges the Department of State to work with other countries in the Americas to ensure that fundamental freedoms in Venezuela are in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and to strengthen the ability of the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond to the erosion of democratic norms and institutions in Venezuela.

Urges the OAS and its Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to seek the most effective way to end the violence in Venezuela in accordance with the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

Supports international efforts to urge the Venezuelan government to guarantee the rights to life, humane treatment, and security, and the political freedoms of assembly, association, and expression.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 488 as passed House amended on Mar 4, 2014. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 92

House Mar 4, 2014

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democratic change and calling to end the violence

Passed · Two-thirds required

393 Yea 1 Nay 36 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 394 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members430 members

Democratic199 members

Republican231 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors34 · 22 Republicans · 12 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 488 and vote against it. 15 signed when it was filed.