HRES 240
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Aviation and airports
Europe
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.
Everywhere this bill has been
9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Apr 17, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 184). (text: CR H1738)
Apr 17, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1740-1741)
Apr 17, 2023
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.
Apr 17, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
Apr 17, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1738-1739)
Apr 17, 2023
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | House · vote #184 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 410–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States will not be deterred from operating drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region by Russia's behavior.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
3
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 240: Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-240/
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