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H.J.Res. 77 (116th)

Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.

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Introduced

15 October 2019

Last action

17 October 2019 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

Sponsors

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23], Ron Wright, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Colin Allred, Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]

Subjects

Defence

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5 December 2025

Defence

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Summary

This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 October 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8157-8163)

    Source: Floor

  5. 16 October 2019

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 16 October 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 October 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 60, 4 Present (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H8157-8158)

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 October 2019

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 October 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 60, 4 Present (Roll no. 560).(text: CR H8157-8158)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 October 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 77.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 October 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 October 2019

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

16 October 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 354 · No 60 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 16 October 2019

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