H Con Res 312 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Con Res 312

 

Title : Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
12/15/2005--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Urges: (1) the government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation that would restrict the establishment and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to remove such restrictions; and (2) in the event that the first draft of such proposed legislation is not withdrawn, the State Duma and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly to amend the legislation to ensure the establishment and autonomous operations of such nongovernmental organizations in accordance with the practices universally adopted by democracies, including the provisions regarding foreign assistance.

Votes

Title : Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
6412005-12-15On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw or modify proposed legislation that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian FederationP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Con Res 312
 
Bill Number : H Con Res 312
Title : Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions.
Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 12/8/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD-3] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Harris, Katherine [FL-13] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] - 12/8/2005

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Tauscher, Ellen O. [CA-10] - 12/15/2005

    Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] - 12/15/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : H Con Res 312
Title : Urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
1
 
2/8/2005:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. 1
 
2/14/2005 10:04pm:Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. 1
 
2/14/2005 10:04pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11621-11624) 1
 
2/14/2005 10:04pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 312. 1
 
2/14/2005 10:19pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1
 
2/15/2005 9:31pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11858-11859) 1
 
2/15/2005 9:46pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 15 (Roll no. 641). (text: CR 1
 
2/14/2005 H11621) 1
 
2/15/2005 9:46pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 1
 
2/15/2005 9:46pm:The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. 1
 
2/16/2005:Received in the Senate.
 
1/27/2006:Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.