H.Res. 892Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.

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Sponsor: Joaquin Castro [D-TX-20]
Cosponsors: 52 · 45 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jul 14, 2022 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedFeb 1, 2022
Passed the HouseJul 14, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

This resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to immediately release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds and permit him to return safely to the United States.

The resolution calls on the government of Rwanda to ensure Paul Rusesabagina receives access to appropriate, qualified medical professionals and all medical care necessary to guarantee his physical integrity and psychological well-being.

The resolution also urges the U.S. government in all interactions with the government of Rwanda to raise the case of Paul Rusesabagina and to press for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds.

Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Paul Rusesabagina and their commitment to bringing him home.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 892 as passed House on Jul 14, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 355

House Jul 14, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds

Passed · Two-thirds required

413 Yea 8 Nay 9 not voting

Crossed both parties 8 of 421 voting members broke with their own party: 8 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

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

Cosponsors52 · 45 Democrats · 7 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 892 and vote against it. 7 signed when it was filed.

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