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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Vote | 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). (text: CR H5921) | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5928) | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 793. | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5921-5923) | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-28 | Floor | Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | House floor actions |
| 2023-11-07 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2023-11-07 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2023-10-25 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2023-10-17 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |