Pipeline · Resolution
Step 1
Introduced
Oct 17, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Oct 25, 2023
Foreign Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Nov 7, 2023
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
SummaryCRS Summary
This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.
No provisions parsed for this bill.
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 11 actions
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 793.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 28, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 676).ROLL CALLpass
Nov 28, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 7, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 17, 2023
Introduced in House