Bills · 118th Congress · International Affairs

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

Where it stands

  1. Introduced10/11/23
  2. Agreed to in HouseAgreed to 10/25/23

Agreed to in the House 412–10 on October 25, 2023 (Roll Call 528 →).

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 10/25/23Suspension 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
  • Democratic194 Yea · 9 Nay · 6 Present · 3 Not voting
  • Republican218 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Present · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Present · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel.

The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and urges full enforcement of sanctions against Iran to prevent Iran's funding of terrorist groups.

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Sponsor
Rep. Michael T. McCaul ( Republican · TX-10)
Cosponsors
425
Introduced
10/11/23
Policy area
International Affairs

What happens next

Agreed to in the House. A simple resolution has no further steps.

All actions (9)
  1. 10/11/23Introduced in House
  2. 10/25/23Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  3. 10/25/23Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  4. 10/25/23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5053-5064)
  5. 10/25/23ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent that debate be extended by 10 minutes on each side. Agreed to without objection.
  6. 10/25/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 771.
  7. 10/25/23Passed/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): 412 - 10, 6 Present (Roll no. 528). (text: CR H5053-5054)
  8. 10/25/23On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 10, 6 Present (Roll no. 528). (text: CR H5053-5054)
  9. 10/25/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.