H.R. 4691Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

1 recorded action299 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Keith Self [R-TX-03]
Cosponsors: 13 · 12 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: International Affairs
Committees: Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee · and 4 more
Latest action: Apr 17, 2024 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJul 17, 2023
Passed the HouseApr 17, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions.

Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran.

Each report must (1) describe the proposed action and its rationale, and (2) indicate whether or not the action is intended to significantly alter foreign policy concerning Iran. If the intention is to alter that policy, the report must provide additional information about the policy objectives and anticipated effects of the action.

After the President submits a report, the bill provides Congress with a 30-day period to review it; this period is extended to 60 days for reports submitted between July 10 and September 7. During this period, Congress may enact a joint resolution approving or disapproving the action.

During the review period, the President may not take the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval; if Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, the bill prohibits the President from taking the action.

The bill also outlines procedures for the introduction and consideration of these types of joint resolutions.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4691 as introduced in House on Jul 17, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 138

House Apr 17, 2024

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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

Passed

278 Yea 141 Nay 12 not voting

Crossed both parties 67 of 419 voting members broke with their own party: 66 Democrats, 1 Republican.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors13 · 12 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4691 and vote against it. 5 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 4691Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 138

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors13 · 12 Republicans · 1 Democrat

H.R. 4691Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 138

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors13 · 12 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Who lobbied on H.R. 46914 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 46914 organizations