HJRES-77 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution expresses Congress's opposition to the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkey's military operations against Kurdish forces in northeast Syria. It also calls on (1) Turkey to immediately cease unilateral military action in northeast Syria and respect existing agreements, (2) the United States to continue supporting Syrian Kurdish communities through military and humanitarian support and ensure that the Turkish military acts with restraint, and (3) the White House to present a clear and specific plan for the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-17CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.Senate
2019-10-16CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-10-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-10-16VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 60, 4 Present (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H8157-8158)House floor actions
2019-10-16FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8164-8165)House floor actions
2019-10-16FloorAt 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
2019-10-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 77.House floor actions
2019-10-16FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8157-8163)House floor actions
2019-10-16FloorMr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.House floor actions
2019-10-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2019-10-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Asia
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Europe
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Middle East
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
  • Syria
  • Turkey

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