US HR658 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-23 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more. 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.

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Title

Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.

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Roll Calls

2016-03-23 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree (Y: 409 N: 0 NV: 24 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-23HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2016-03-23HouseOn 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)
2016-03-23HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1569-1570)
2016-03-23HouseAt 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.
2016-03-23HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 658.
2016-03-23HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1557-1560)
2016-03-23HouseMr. Poe (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2016-03-22HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2016-03-22HouseIntroduced in House

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