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H.Res.1469 / 118th Congress

Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 19, 2024

This resolution states that the House of Representatives condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation. 

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Who introduced it

Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R–TX

Committees

  • Armed Services Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
11 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455). (text: CR H5792-5793)

    House roll call 455 · Individual votes
  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455). (text: CR H5792-5793)

    House roll call 455 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5804-5805)

  5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1469, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul 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 preamble and the resolution.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1469.

  8. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.

  9. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1486. (consideration: CR H5792-5800)

  10. Rule H. Res. 1486 passed House.

  11. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1486 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Submitted in House

  16. Introduced in House

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