Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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
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)
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | House · vote #560 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 354–53 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
38
R
Buchanan, Vern
R
Rose, John W.
R
Edwards, Chuck
R
Gonzales, Tony
R
Barr, Andy
D
Landsman, Greg
D
Davis, Donald G.
D'Esposito, Anthony
R
Mills, Cory
R
Ciscomani, Juan
R
Guest, Michael
R
Rouzer, David
R
Stefanik, Elise M.
D
Titus, Dina
Wenstrup, Brad
R
Babin, Brian
R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
R
Steube, W. Gregory
Trone, David
R
Hinson, Ashley
R
Baird, James R.
D
Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila
D
Costa, Jim
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
R
Kean, Thomas H.
R
Lawler, Michael
D
Moskowitz, Jared
R
Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
R
Salazar, Maria Elvira
R
Self, Keith
R
Smith, Christopher H.
D
Golden, Jared F.
Lamborn, Doug
Manning, Kathy
R
McCormick, Richard
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
D
Sherman, Brad
R
Wilson, Joe
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 559: Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-559/
"H. Res. 559: Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-559/.
H. Res. 559, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-559/.
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