HRES-793 : Still Just a Bill


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 Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-11-28FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2023-11-28VoteOn 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
2023-11-28FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5928)House floor actions
2023-11-28FloorAt 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
2023-11-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 793.House floor actions
2023-11-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5921-5923)House floor actions
2023-11-28FloorMr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House floor actions
2023-11-07CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2023-11-07CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2023-10-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
2023-10-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Haley M. Stevens [D] (MI-11)
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
Related Subjects
  • Arab-Israeli relations
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Detention of persons
  • Human rights
  • Palestinians
  • Terrorism
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Related Geographic Entities
  • Israel
  • Middle East
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