HRES 397
115th Congress
House
International Affairs
Alliances
Collective security
Defense spending
Europe
Montenegro
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Introduced: June 21, 2017
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Jun 27, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 27, 2017
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): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328).(text: CR H5211)
Jun 27, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217)
Jun 27, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328). (text: CR H5211)
Jun 27, 2017
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.
Jun 27, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.
Jun 27, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)
Jun 27, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2017 | House · vote #328 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 423–4 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) principle of collective defense.
Supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each member would spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense by 2024.
Condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy of any NATO ally.
Welcomes the Republic of Montenegro as the 29th NATO member.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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