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4 Resolutions & reports ·decision 4 of 13 on Thursday, 30 April 2026

Shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela

Motion for a resolution · voted 13:10–13:11

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 507 for · 31 against · 35 abstained (88 % in favour) Foreign affairsHuman rights abroadLatin America

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 507 Against 31 Abstained 35

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:11 · 88% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✗
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✓
  • ESN ✓
  • NI ✗

Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted a resolution on the shortcomings and deficiencies of Venezuela's Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence of 19 February 2026. The text welcomes the release of political prisoners but regrets that full, transparent and consistent implementation, with independent monitoring, has not been met. It condemns the U.S. military interference, calls for accountability for serious human rights violations, and urges the EU and member states to support democratic reforms and humanitarian aid.

How the vote unfolded · 21 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 3 amendments (3 rejected) and 9 parts of the text voted on separately (2 adopted, 7 rejected). 8 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by The Left, Renew, PPE · split votes by ECR.

adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

All 21 ballots in voting order
1. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
2. Amendment 6 to paragraph 2 13:10 RC-B10-0217/2026 – § 2 – Am 6 requested by The Left
Rejected
3. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 2
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
4. Amendment 8 to paragraph 4 13:10 RC-B10-0217/2026 – § 4 – Am 8 requested by The Left
Rejected
5. Separate vote on paragraph 4
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
6. Separate vote on paragraph 4
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
7. Amendment 2 to paragraph 5 13:10 RC-B10-0217/2026 – § 5 – Am 2 requested by PPE
Rejected
8. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 5
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
9. Separate vote on recital A requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
10. Separate vote on recital A requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
11. Separate vote on recital A requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
12. Separate vote on recital A requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
13. Final vote — text as a whole 13:11 RC-B10-0217/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by Renew, PPE
Adopted
14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0217/2026
— no individual positions recorded
15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0218/2026
— no individual positions recorded
16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0219/2026
— no individual positions recorded
17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0221/2026
— no individual positions recorded
18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0224/2026
— no individual positions recorded
19. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0226/2026
— no individual positions recorded
20. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0229/2026
— no individual positions recorded
21. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0231/2026
— no individual positions recorded

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 30 April 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0226 in procedure 2026/2704.

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Group badges
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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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