Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 30, 2015

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] · R–AL

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Oct 1, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 1, 2015
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 530). (text: CR H6752)
House roll call 530 · Individual votes
Oct 1, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 181 (Roll no. 530).(text: CR H6752)
House roll call 530 · Individual votes
Oct 1, 2015
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 529). (consideration: CR H6759-6760)
House roll call 529 · Individual votes
Oct 1, 2015
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 449.
Oct 1, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 449.
Oct 1, 2015
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6752-6761)
Sep 30, 2015
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
Sep 30, 2015
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3457, consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1735 and for motions to suspend the rules.
Sep 30, 2015
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-273, by Mr. Byrne.
Sep 30, 2015
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-273, by Mr. Byrne.
Sep 30, 2015
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Analyze H.Res.449 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.449, 114th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/449

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2015-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres449/BILLS-114hres449eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.449 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.449, 114th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/449

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2015-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres449/BILLS-114hres449eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.449, 114th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/449

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2015-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres449/BILLS-114hres449eh.htm

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Discuss H.Res.449, 114th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3457) to prohibit the lifting of sanctions on Iran until the Government of Iran pays the judgments against it for acts of terrorism, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/449

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2015-10-01.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres449/BILLS-114hres449eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:40:51Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.Res.449 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.