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H.Res. 397 (115th)

Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 June 2017

Last action

27 June 2017 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

Summary

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) principle of collective defense. Supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each member would spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense by 2024. Condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy of any NATO ally. Welcomes the Republic of Montenegro as the 29th NATO member.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 June 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 June 2017

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328). (text: CR H5211)

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 June 2017

    Vote

    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): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328).(text: CR H5211)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 June 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 June 2017

    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. 27 June 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 June 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 June 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 423 · No 4 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

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

Versions

Documents

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Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Passed House without amendment

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    Introduced in House · EN · 21 June 2017

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