HRES 966
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Crimes against women
Israel
Middle East
Sex offenses
Terrorism
Violent crime
Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 14, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H612-613)
Feb 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H612-616)
Feb 14, 2024
Mr. Self moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 966.
Jan 16, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | House · vote #44 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 418–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns acts of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas on and since October 7, 2023. The resolution also calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups.
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
199
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
D
Davis, Donald G.
R
LaLota, Nick
R
Moolenaar, John R.
D
Strickland, Marilyn
Caraveo, Yadira
D
Crow, Jason
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
D
Himes, James A.
D
Sorensen, Eric
Wexton, Jennifer
I
Kiley, Kevin
R
LaHood, Darin
R
Steil, Bryan
R
Tiffany, Thomas P.
R
Van Orden, Derrick
R
Fischbach, Michelle
D
Moulton, Seth
R
Balderson, Troy
R
Buchanan, Vern
D
Davids, Sharice
D
Hoyle, Val T.
D
Kelly, Robin L.
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
D
Neguse, Joe
Sarbanes, John
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Amo, Gabe
D
Balint, Becca
Cartwright, Matt
D
Deluzio, Christopher R.
R
Houchin, Erin
Jackson, Jeff
D
Kamlager-Dove, Sydney
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
R
Norman, Ralph
D
Scholten, Hillary J.
R
Amodei, Mark E.
R
Baird, James R.
R
Banks, Jim
R
Bergman, Jack
D
Casten, Sean
D
Davis, Danny K.
R
Grothman, Glenn
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
D
Mrvan, Frank J.
R
Stauber, Pete
D
Adams, Alma S.
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
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