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H.Res. 793 (118th)

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

17 October 2023

Last action

28 November 2023 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

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Summary

This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.  

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Timeline

  1. 17 October 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 October 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 October 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 November 2023

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 November 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 November 2023

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 November 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 676). (text: CR H5921)

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 676). (text: CR H5921)

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 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

  10. 28 November 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 793.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 November 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5921-5923)

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 November 2023

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

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

Yes 414 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 20

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

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