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H. Res. 559 118th Congress House

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: Michael T. McCaul Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
International Affairs IranMiddle EastNuclear weapons
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
Introduced in House
Jun 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 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 354–53 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 1, 2023

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

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 38
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Nov 1, 2023
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Nov 1, 2023
R
Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Oct 30, 2023
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Gonzales, Tony
Texas · Oct 30, 2023
R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Oct 20, 2023
D
Landsman, Greg
Ohio · Oct 13, 2023
D
Davis, Donald G.
North Carolina · Sep 8, 2023
D'Esposito, Anthony
· Aug 18, 2023
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Mills, Cory
Florida · Aug 18, 2023
R
Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Aug 1, 2023
R
Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Aug 1, 2023
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Aug 1, 2023
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Aug 1, 2023
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Aug 1, 2023
Wenstrup, Brad
· Aug 1, 2023
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jul 27, 2023
R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jul 27, 2023
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jul 27, 2023
Trone, David
· Jul 27, 2023
R
Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Jul 10, 2023
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Jul 6, 2023
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Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila
Florida · Jul 6, 2023
D
Costa, Jim
California · Jul 6, 2023
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 6, 2023
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Jul 6, 2023
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Lawler, Michael
New York · Jul 6, 2023
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Moskowitz, Jared
Florida · Jul 6, 2023
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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · Jul 6, 2023
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Salazar, Maria Elvira
Florida · Jul 6, 2023
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Self, Keith
Texas · Jul 6, 2023
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 6, 2023
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Golden, Jared F.
Maine · Jun 27, 2023
Lamborn, Doug
· Jun 27, 2023
Manning, Kathy
· Jun 27, 2023
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McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Jun 27, 2023
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Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jun 27, 2023
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Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 27, 2023
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 27, 2023
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APA
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/
MLA
"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/.
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H. Res. 559, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-559/.
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[H. Res. 559: Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-559/)
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