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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jun 27, 2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) principle of collective defense.
Supports the decision at the NATO Wales Summit in 2014 that each member would spend at least 2% of its gross domestic product on defense by 2024.
Condemns any threat to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom, and democracy of any NATO ally.
Welcomes the Republic of Montenegro as the 29th NATO member.
People & committees
Rep. Ryan, Paul D. [R-WI-1] · R–WI
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328). (text: CR H5211)
House roll call 328 · Individual votesPassed/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): 423 - 4 (Roll no. 328).(text: CR H5211)
House roll call 328 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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