The U.S. House of Representatives has passed resolution H.RES.348 "Supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future" introduced by Member of Congress for Rhode Island's First Congressional District David Cicilline.

The resolution was passed overwhelmingly with 413 votes on October 20, the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States reported in a statement posted on its website.

"The bipartisan resolution, cosponsored by 44 members of U.S. Congress, strongly supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future, and urges the Administration to expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate the political, economic, and social reforms necessary for free and fair elections that meet international standards," the statement reads.

The resolution also condemns attempts on the part of outside forces, specifically the government of Russia, its agents or supporters, to interfere in Ukraine's elections, including through intimidation, violence, or coercion.

The Ukrainian embassy thanked the U.S. Congress "for yet another important display of unwavering support for the sovereign and democratic path chosen by the people of Ukraine."