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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 15, 2019International Affairs
H.J.Res. 77

Opposing the decision to end certain United States efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in Northeast Syria.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Oct 16, 2019)

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).

What just happenedOct 17, 2019

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
64 cosponsors40 D24 R
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  1. Oct 17, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

  2. Oct 16, 2019Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Oct 16, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Oct 16, 2019FloorH37300

    On 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)

  5. Oct 16, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

  6. Oct 16, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8164-8165)

  7. Oct 16, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  8. Oct 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 77.

  9. Oct 16, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8157-8163)

  10. Oct 16, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  11. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  12. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Oct 15, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseOct 16, 201953

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).

Introduced in HouseOct 15, 2019

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).

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