Expressing support for the sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as calling on all members of NATO to ratify the protocols of accession swiftly.
Latest action · Jul 18, 2022 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 18 (Roll no. 364). (text: CR H6696-6697)
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 18, 2022
- Agreed to in HouseJul 18, 2022
Summary
This resolution expresses support for Finland and Sweden's historic decision to apply to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The resolution also opposes any attempt by the Russian government to act in an adverse way in response to Finland and Sweden's decision to apply to join NATO.
Finally, the resolution calls on the member states of NATO to formally support the accession of Finland and Sweden into NATO.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 364 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed394–18 | Jul 18, 2022 |
Cosponsors 42
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 18, 2022 to Jul 18, 2022, with 15 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Adam Kinzinger | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-NH | Ann M. Kuster | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-MO | Ann Wagner | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-MI | Debbie Dingell | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-CA | Eric Swalwell | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-VA | Gerald E. Connolly | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-MI | Jack Bergman | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-SC | Joe Wilson | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-OH | Michael R. Turner | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-TX | Michael T. McCaul | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| D-MA | Stephen F. Lynch | Original | May 18, 2022 |
| R-FL | Vern Buchanan | Original | May 18, 2022 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 18, 2022At 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.
- Jul 18, 2022Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6702-6703)
- Jul 18, 2022Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6696-6702)
- Jul 18, 2022DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1130.
- Jul 18, 2022Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 18, 2022Engrossed in House
- May 18, 2022Introduced in House
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