US Congress House Resolution 65 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 16-5)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-02-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Condemns North Korea for its: (1) violations of multiple United Nations (U.N.) Security Council resolutions, (2) provocations that threaten international peace, and (3) February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device. Expresses solidarity with the people of North Korea who suffer material deprivation and denial of their basic human rights and political liberties. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliances with Japan and South Korea. Calls upon China to: (1) pressure North Korean leaders to curtail their provocative behavior, abandon their nuclear and missile programs, and comply with all relevant international agreements and resolutions; and (2) prevent the transshipment of illicit technology, military equipment, and dual-use items through its territory, waters, and airspace that could be used in North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) apply all available, and seek additional, sanctions on North Korea; (2) utilize legal authorities and resources to defend U.S. interests against North Korean illicit activities; and (3) support the President's commitment to strengthen the U.S. ballistic missile defense system.

Condemning the Government of North Korea for its flagrant and repeated violations of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, for its repeated provocations that threaten international peace and stability, and for its February 12, 2013, test of a nuclear device.

Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]	Rep. Doug Collins [R-GA]	Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA]
Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ]	Rep. George Holding [R-NC]
Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY]	Rep. Mike Kelly [R-PA]	Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL]	Rep. Luke Messer [R-IN]
Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ]	Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA]	Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX]	Rep. Trey Radel [R-FL]
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D-CA]	Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]	Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH]
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]

2013-02-15 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended (Y: 412 N: 2 NV: 17 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-02-15	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2013-02-15	House	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H555)
2013-02-15	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H568-569)
2013-02-15	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.
2013-02-15	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 65.
2013-02-15	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H555-558)
2013-02-15	House	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2013-02-13	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/65/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres65/BILLS-113hres65ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres65/BILLS-113hres65eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/201345