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Bill117th CongressFiled Nov 4, 2021International Affairs
H.Con.Res. 59

Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 14, 2022)

This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to

  • immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup;
  • return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and
  • lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication.

Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to

  • join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and
  • suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution.

What just happenedJul 18, 2022

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5](D-NY)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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  1. Jul 18, 2022Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

  2. Jul 14, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 7 (Roll no. 352). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5709-5710)

  4. Jul 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 7 (Roll no. 352).

  5. Jul 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6606-6607)

  6. Jun 21, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jun 21, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 59.

  8. Jun 21, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5709-5711)

  9. Jun 21, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  10. Dec 10, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 10, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Dec 9, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  14. Nov 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Nov 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Nov 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 14, 202253

This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to

  • immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup;
  • return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and
  • lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication.

Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to

  • join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and
  • suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution.
Introduced in HouseNov 4, 2021

This concurrent resolution condemns the October 25, 2021, coup in Sudan. It recognizes the Prime Minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan's transitional government and calls for Sudan's military junta, among other things, to

  • immediately release all civilian government officials, civil society members, and other individuals detained in connection with the coup;
  • return to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution; and
  • lift the state of emergency, including complete restoration of all means of communication.

Finally, the concurrent resolution calls on international partners to

  • join U.S. efforts to impose targeted sanctions on the junta and other accomplices to the coup; and
  • suspend Sudan's participation in all regional multilateral organizations until Sudan is returned to constitutional rule under the transitional constitution.
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