Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.

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Introduced

13 February 2013

Last action

15 February 2013 · Floor

Status

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

Summary

Condemns North Korea for its: (1) violations of multiple United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolutions, (2) provocations that threaten international peace, and (3) February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device. Expresses solidarity with the people of North Korea who suffer material deprivation and denial of their basic human rights and political liberties. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliances with Japan and South Korea. Calls upon China to: (1) pressure North Korean leaders to curtail their provocative behavior, abandon their nuclear and missile programs, and comply with all relevant international agreements and resolutions; and (2) prevent the transshipment of illicit technology, military equipment, and dual-use items through its territory, waters, and airspace that could be used in North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) apply all available, and seek additional, sanctions on North Korea; (2) utilize legal authorities and resources to defend U.S. interests against North Korean illicit activities; and (3) support the President's commitment to strengthen the U.S. ballistic missile defense system.

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Timeline

13 February 2013
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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13 February 2013
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Introduced in House
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13 February 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
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15 February 2013
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H555)
Source: Floor
15 February 2013
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
15 February 2013
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.
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15 February 2013
Floor
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
15 February 2013
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 February 2013
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H555)
Source: Floor
15 February 2013
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/65
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hres/65
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