US·Resolution·118th Congress
HRES 559
Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.
Introduced 2023-06-27Last action 2023-11-01 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Committee House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Sponsor
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]R
Cosponsors (38)
Babin, Brian(R-TX)Baird, James R.(R-IN)Barr, Andy(R-KY)Buchanan, Vern(R-FL)Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"(R-GA)Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila(D-FL)Ciscomani, Juan(R-AZ)Costa, Jim(D-CA)D'Esposito, Anthony(R-NY)Davis, Donald G.(D-NC)Edwards, Chuck(R-NC)Fitzpatrick, Brian K.(R-PA)Golden, Jared F.(D-ME)Gonzales, Tony(R-TX)Guest, Michael(R-MS)Hinson, Ashley(R-IA)Kean, Thomas H.(R-NJ)Lamborn, Doug(R-CO)Landsman, Greg(D-OH)Lawler, Michael(R-NY)Manning, Kathy(D-NC)McCormick, Richard(R-GA)Mills, Cory(R-FL)Moskowitz, Jared(D-FL)Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman(R-AS)Rose, John W.(R-TN)Rouzer, David(R-NC)Salazar, Maria Elvira(R-FL)Schneider, Bradley Scott(D-IL)Self, Keith(R-TX)Sherman, Brad(D-CA)Smith, Christopher H.(R-NJ)Stefanik, Elise M.(R-NY)Steube, W. Gregory(R-FL)Titus, Dina(D-NV)Trone, David(D-MD)Wenstrup, Brad(R-OH)Wilson, Joe(R-SC)
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Died in committee
The 118th Congress ended on 2025-01-03. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-06-27 · House floor actions
Introduced in House
2023-06-27 · Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
2023-10-19 · House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2023-10-19 · House committee actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
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)
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
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)
2023-11-01 · Library of Congress
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5219-5220)
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
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.
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5187-5189)
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2023-11-01 · House floor actions
Summary
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.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/hres/559