H.Res. 240 · 118th Congress · House

Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

In Congress· Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced
Mar 21, 23
Passed House
Apr 17, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States will not be deterred from operating drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region by Russia's behavior.

Previous Versions

00Mar 21, 2023

This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also states that Russia's attempts to recover the drone are a threat to U.S. national security.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 17, 2023Floor

    Mr

    Mast moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  2. APR 17, 2023Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H1738-1739)

    1738Yea
    1739Nay
    0NV
  3. APR 17, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.

  4. APR 17, 2023Floor

    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.

  5. APR 17, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H1740-1741)

    1740Yea
    1741Nay
    0NV
  6. APR 17, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #184

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 184). (text: CR H1738)

    410Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 17, 2023Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 184). (text: CR H1738)

    Roll Call #184
    410Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 17, 2023Floor

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

  9. MAR 21, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  10. MAR 21, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  11. MAR 21, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 21, 2023

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