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H.Res. 559 (118th)

Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 June 2023

Last action

1 November 2023 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7], Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

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27 May 2025

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 October 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 October 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 November 2023

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 November 2023

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 November 2023

    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): 354 - 53 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H5187-5188)

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 November 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5187-5189)

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 November 2023

    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

  11. 1 November 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 November 2023

    Floor

    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

1 November 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 354 · No 53 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 25

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

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