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H.Res.1143 / 118th Congress

Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 15, 2024

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel; (2) stands with Israel as it defends itself against Iran's attacks and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security; (3) supports Israel's right to self-defense and right to respond to this aggression; (4) commends the U.S. military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones; and (5) urges full enforcement of U.S. sanctions and export controls against Iran.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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

  2. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 14 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H2507)

    House roll call 141 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 14 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H2507)

    House roll call 141 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2509-2510)

  5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1143, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Kean demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  6. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and preamble.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1143.

  8. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.

  9. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1149. (consideration: CR H2507-2509)

  10. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1149 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  12. Submitted in House

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

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