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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 23, 2016
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Condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people and severely wounded many more.
Expresses sympathy and condolences for those killed and injured in the attacks and for their families and friends.
Pledges support for the government of Belgium in its efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of the attacks.
Declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental threat to the universal value of freedom in all countries.
States the concern of the House of Representatives about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat they pose.
Expresses readiness to assist the government and people of Belgium to respond to the threat posed by ISIS and its terrorist affiliates.
People & committees
Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R–TX
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H1557)
House roll call 138 · 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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 138).(text: CR H1557)
House roll call 138 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1569-1570)
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. 658.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1557-1560)
Mr. Poe (TX) 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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