Expressing congressional disapproval of the actions taken by Dictator President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador for dissolving the National Assembly and silencing the voice of his opposition in an effort to evade impeachment.
HCONRES 50 is a symbolic U.S. congressional resolution expressing disapproval of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso's decision to dissolve Ecuador's National Assembly. The resolution states Congress opposes this action, which Lasso took to avoid potential impeachment by silencing opposition lawmakers. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals directly, as it is a non-binding expression of opinion. The resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 25, 2023, and refers to Lasso's actions as an effort to evade impeachment.
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May 2023
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Introduced May 25, 2023
Last action May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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May 25, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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George Santos
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