HRES 660 · 114th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of Georgia.

Introduced 2016-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2016-09-08)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2016-09-08
Roll #491
Yea 410Nay 6
Democrats
182 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
228 Yea·6 Nay
PassedHouse · 2016-09-08
Roll #491
Yea 410Nay 6
Democrats
182 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
228 Yea·6 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S. foreign policy. Condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and its continuous illegal activities along the occupation line in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia. Calls upon Russia to: (1) withdraw its recognition of Georgia's territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia as independent countries, (2) refrain from acts and policies that undermine Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and (3) take steps to fulfill the August 12, 2008, Ceasefire Agreement between Georgia and the Russian Federation. Urges the United States to: (1) declare that it will not recognize Russian de jure or de facto sovereignty over any part of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia; (2) deepen cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia's advancement towards Euro-Atlantic integration; and (3) enhance Georgia's security through joint military training and the provision of self-defensive capabilities. Affirms that a free, united, democratic, and sovereign Georgia is in the …

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans