HRES-397 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-06-27VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2017-06-27FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217)House floor actions
2017-06-27FloorAt 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
2017-06-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 397.House floor actions
2017-06-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5211-5214)House floor actions
2017-06-27FloorMr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House floor actions
2017-06-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2017-06-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Alliances
  • Collective security
  • Defense spending
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Related Geographic Entities
  • Europe
  • Montenegro
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