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House vote: H.Res. 892 // July 14, 2022Needed two-thirds to agree

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

Sponsor: Joaquin Castro (D-TX)

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.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

406 votes, representing 243,658,923 people93.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,732,051 people1.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon40693.6%
NayLost81.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%