United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 644 (113th)
Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.
Introduced
25 June 2014
Last action
9 September 2014 · Vote
Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Paul Cook, Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
6 June 2025
Summary
Condemns and disapproves of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful 30-day statutory reporting requirement in releasing the five senior Taliban members from detention at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Expresses concern over: (1) national security implications that may arise from the Taliban members' release; and (2) the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, and the risk that such negotiations may further encourage hostilities and the abduction of Americans. Stipulates that further violations of appropriate law are unacceptable. Declares misgivings about the prospect of any similar transfers from Guantanamo, even if undertaken pursuant to statutory requirements. States that the Obama administration's release of the five detainees has burdened unnecessarily the trust in the administration's commitment and ability to work with the legislative branch, and therefore works against the best interest of the people of the United States.
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Timeline
25 June 2014
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
25 June 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 June 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2014
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
29 July 2014
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
31 July 2014
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Source: Calendars
31 July 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-569.
Source: Committee
31 July 2014
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-569.
Source: Committee
8 September 2014
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 715 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7334-7335)
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Floor
Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7325-7335)
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Passed
Rule H. Res. 715 passed House.
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Vote
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H7325)
Source: Floor
9 September 2014
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H7325)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 9 September 2014 · Download file
- Reported in House · 31 July 2014 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 25 June 2014 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 9 September 2014
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Reported in House (text)
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 31 July 2014
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Introduced in House (text)
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summary · EN · 25 June 2014
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Sponsors
- Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
- Paul Cook · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/644
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hres/644
- us · 113-hres-644 · source updated 6 June 2025