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substantiveApr 27, 2022 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 496 — Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act

To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported.
  • House passed it on Apr 27, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act This bill directs the President, when determining whether Russia is a country of particular concern for religious freedom under certain federal laws, to consider incidents occurring in the parts of Ukraine that Russia (or any Russia-affiliated non-state group) occupies, controls, or recognizes as independent. (The United States may take certain actions, such as withdrawing development assistance, against a country of particular concern for religious freedom.)

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea421

Democrat: 216 · Republican: 205

Nay4

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 2

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (429)

Yea (421)

Nay (4)

Not Voting (4)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.