Condemning and disapproving of the failure of the Obama administration to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before transferring individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing concern about the national security risks over the transfer of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.
Latest action · Sep 9, 2014 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 25, 2014
- Agreed to in HouseSep 9, 2014
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Condemns and disapproves of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful 30-day statutory reporting requirement in executing the transfer of five senior Taliban members from detention at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Expresses concern over: (1) national security implications that may arise from the Taliban members' release, including the national security threat to the American people and the U.S. Armed Forces; and (2) the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, and the risk that such negotiations may further encourage hostilities and the abduction of Americans.
Stipulates that further violations of appropriate law are unacceptable.
States that these actions have burdened the trust in the commitment and ability of the Obama administration to work with Congress.
Expresses relief that Sergeant Bergdahl has returned safely to the United States.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 485 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed249–163 | Sep 9, 2014 |
Cosponsors 94
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 25, 2014 to Jul 29, 2014, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-GA | John Barrow | Original | Jun 25, 2014 |
| D-WV | Nick J. Rahall II | Original | Jun 25, 2014 |
| R-WI | Reid J. Ribble | Original | Jun 25, 2014 |
| R-NE | Adrian Smith | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-MD | Andy Harris | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-GA | Austin Scott | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-MO | Billy Long | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-VA | Bob Goodlatte | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-NY | Chris Collins | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-UT | Chris Stewart | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-CA | Duncan Hunter | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-CA | Howard P. "Buck" McKeon | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-VA | J. Randy Forbes | Jun 26, 2014 | |
| R-IN | Jackie Walorski | Jun 26, 2014 |
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2014Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7325-7335)
- Sep 9, 2014DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.
- Sep 9, 2014Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 9, 2014On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H7325)
- Sep 9, 2014Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H7325)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 715 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5078) to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 644) condemning and disapp | Procedurally related | Sep 9, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2014Engrossed in House
- Jul 31, 2014Reported in House
- Jun 25, 2014Introduced in House
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