LEGISLATION/H.Res. 966

Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.

118-HRES-966118th CongressIntroduced Jan 16, 2024International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22](D-FL-22)
200 cosponsors

Summary

This resolution condemns acts of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, including those acts committed by Hamas on and since October 7, 2023. The resolution also calls on all nations to criminalize rape and sexual assault and hold accountable all perpetrators of sexual violence, including state and non-state armed groups.

Subjects

Crimes against womenIsraelMiddle EastSex offensesTerrorismViolent crime

Actions (9)

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 14, 2024House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H612-613)
Feb 14, 2024House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H612-613)
Feb 14, 2024Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 966.
Feb 14, 2024House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H612-616)
Feb 14, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Self moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 14, 2024House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 16, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2024Library of Congress