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HRES 559 118th Congress House International Affairs Iran Middle East Nuclear weapons

Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

Introduced: June 27, 2023 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 1, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 53 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H5187-5188)
Nov 1, 2023
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): 354 - 53 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H5187-5188)
Nov 1, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5219-5220)
Nov 1, 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.
Nov 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.
Nov 1, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5187-5189)
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 19, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
Oct 19, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 27, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 1, 2023 House · vote #560 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 35453 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution declares that it is the policy of the United States (1) to use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and (2) to support the freedom of action of partners and allies to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

What's happening now November 1, 2023

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1