HRES-162 : Still Just a Bill

Urges the President to exercise the authorities provided by Congress to provide Ukraine with lethal defensive weapon systems to enhance the ability of the people of Ukraine to defend their sovereign territory from the unprovoked and continuing aggression of the Russian Federation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-03-23FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-03-23VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 48 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H1825)House floor actions
2015-03-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1833-1834)House floor actions
2015-03-23FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2015-03-23FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 162.House floor actions
2015-03-23FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1824-1829)House floor actions
2015-03-23FloorMs. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House floor actions
2015-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2015-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress