H.Res. 780Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016.

1 recorded action127 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 10 · 7 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Nov 15, 2016 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJun 13, 2016
Passed the HouseNov 15, 2016

What the measure doesCRS summary

The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede progress toward a democratic transition through credible elections that respect the will of the DRC people.

Sanctions should target core figures in President Kabila's government for visa denials and asset freezes.

Economic and security assistance should be reviewed for possible termination, while preserving humanitarian assistance, until the election crisis is resolved.

The President of the United States should lift sanctions only when: (1) President Kabila has declared that he will not remain in power once his term ends and has made verifiable progress towards holding national elections, or (2) the DRC has held a free and fair presidential election and a new President has been sworn in.

The United States should: (1) support independent DRC civil society organizations and media, and (2) investigate and target money laundering activities by key figures close to President Kabila and those financial institutions involved in such activities.

The United States should coordinate efforts with key Western and African partners, including through other financial intelligence units.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 780 as passed House amended on Nov 15, 2016. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 578

House Nov 15, 2016

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016

Passed · Two-thirds required

416 Yea 3 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 3 of 419 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Republicans.

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Democratic188 members

Republican246 members

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Cosponsors10 · 7 Democrats · 3 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 780 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

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