US Congress House Resolution 397 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-06-27 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. 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.

Solemnly reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's principle of collective defense as enumerated in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Rep. Paul Ryan [R-WI]	Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D-CA]	Rep. Kevin McCarthy [R-CA]	Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD]
Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]	Rep. Don Bacon [R-NE]

2017-06-27 - House - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution RC# 328 (Y: 423 N: 4 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-06-27	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2017-06-27	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)
2017-06-27	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217)
2017-06-27	House	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.
2017-06-27	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.
2017-06-27	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)
2017-06-27	House	Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2017-06-21	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2017-06-21	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/397/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres397/BILLS-115hres397ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres397/BILLS-115hres397eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2017328