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Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.

Introduced: March 22, 2016 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 23, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 23, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H1557)
Mar 23, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 138).(text: CR H1557)
Mar 23, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1569-1570)
Mar 23, 2016
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.
Mar 23, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 658.
Mar 23, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1557-1560)
Mar 23, 2016
Mr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 22, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 22, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 23, 2016 House · vote #138 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4090 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people and severely wounded many more.

Expresses sympathy and condolences for those killed and injured in the attacks and for their families and friends.

Pledges support for the government of Belgium in its efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of the attacks.

Declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental threat to the universal value of freedom in all countries.

States the concern of the House of Representatives about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat they pose.

Expresses readiness to assist the government and people of Belgium to respond to the threat posed by ISIS and its terrorist affiliates.

What's happening now March 23, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1