HJRES 77
116th Congress
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Syria
Turkey
Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.
Introduced: October 15, 2019
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Oct 17, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Oct 16, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 60, 4 Present (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H8157-8158)
Oct 16, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 60, 4 Present (Roll no. 560).(text: CR H8157-8158)
Oct 16, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8164-8165)
Oct 16, 2019
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.
Oct 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 77.
Oct 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8157-8163)
Oct 16, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Oct 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2019 | House · vote #560 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 354–60 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Committees of jurisdiction
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