H.Res. 892 · 117th Congress

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

Introduced on Feb 1, 2022 by Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20). 52 cosponsors, 7 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 14, 2022): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 1, 2022
Cosponsors
52
7 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Africa
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Human rights
  • Rwanda

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 14, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Joaquin CastroD-TX-20Sponsor

Democrats · 45

Republicans · 7

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
    Jul 14, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 413–8

History

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  1. Feb 1, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Feb 1, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Feb 1, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Feb 8, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Feb 9, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. Feb 9, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  7. Jun 21, 2022 · HouseMs. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  8. Jun 21, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5714-5716)
  9. Jun 21, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 892.
  10. Jun 21, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  11. Jul 14, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608-6609)
  12. Jul 14, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355).House · Roll call 355
  13. Jul 14, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 8 (Roll no. 355). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5714-5715)House · Roll call 355
  14. Jul 14, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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