Bills · 118th Congress · International Affairs

Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 4/25/23Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote adopts the measure.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic186 Yea · 18 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 1 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords.

The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

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Sponsor
Rep. Ann Wagner ( Republican · MO-2)
Cosponsors
22
Introduced
4/20/23
Policy area
International Affairs
Status
4/20/23Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4/20/23Introduced in House
4/25/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4/25/23On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 19 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H1929)
4/25/23Passed/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): 401 - 19 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H1929)
4/25/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1932-1933)
4/25/23At 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.
4/25/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.
4/25/23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1931)
4/25/23Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.