HRES 793
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 28, 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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 676). (text: CR H5921)
Nov 28, 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 28, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5921-5923)
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5928)
Nov 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 793.
Nov 7, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 7, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | House · vote #676 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 414–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
239
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Hunt, Wesley
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
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Van Duyne, Beth
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Kean, Thomas H.
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Rose, John W.
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Vasquez, Gabe
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Wagner, Ann
D
Espaillat, Adriano
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Miller, Max L.
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Bacon, Don
D
Bera, Ami
D
Horsford, Steven
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Scalise, Steve
Wexton, Jennifer
D'Esposito, Anthony
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Santos, George
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
R
McClain, Lisa C.
Spanberger, Abigail
R
Bice, Stephanie I.
D
Castro, Joaquin
R
Houchin, Erin
R
Lawler, Michael
R
McCaul, Michael T.
R
Gimenez, Carlos A.
R
Dunn, Neal P.
R
LaLota, Nick
D
Neguse, Joe
D
Salinas, Andrea
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Bentz, Cliff
Cartwright, Matt
D
Davis, Donald G.
Jackson, Jeff
R
Obernolte, Jay
Phillips, Dean
Williams, Brandon
Kuster, Ann
R
LaHood, Darin
D
Himes, James A.
D
Pingree, Chellie
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Spartz, Victoria
D
Adams, Alma S.
Allred, Colin
R
Amodei, Mark E.
Armstrong, Kelly
R
Arrington, Jodey C.
D
Auchincloss, Jake
R
Baird, James R.
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