HRES 568
112th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arms control and nonproliferation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Introduced: March 1, 2012
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May 17, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 17, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 11, 9 Present (Roll no. 261). (text: CR 5/15/2012 H2687-2688)
May 17, 2012
Passed/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): 401 - 11, 9 Present (Roll no. 261).(text: CR 5/15/2012 H2687-2688)
May 17, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2846)
May 15, 2012
At 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.
May 15, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 568.
May 15, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2687-2693)
May 15, 2012
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 1, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 1, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2012 | House · vote #261 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 401–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Warns that time is limited to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Urges continued and increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran to secure an agreement that includes: (1) Iran's suspension of all uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, (2) complete cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on all outstanding questions related to Iran's nuclear activities, and (3) a permanent agreement that verifiably assures that Iran's nuclear program is entirely peaceful.Supports the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the Iranian people.
Affirms that it is a vital U.S. national interest to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Supports U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Rejects any policy that would rely on efforts to contain a nuclear weapons-capable Iran.
Urges the President to reaffirm the unacceptability of an Iran with nuclear-weapons capability and the opposition to any policy that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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