H.Res. 559Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

1 recorded action295 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul [R-TX-10]
Cosponsors: 38 · 27 Republicans · 11 Democrats
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 1, 2023 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedJun 27, 2023
Passed the HouseNov 1, 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

This resolution declares that it is the policy of the United States (1) to use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and (2) to support the freedom of action of partners and allies to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 559 as passed House on Nov 1, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 560

House Nov 1, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable

Passed · Two-thirds required

354 Yea 53 Nay 25 not voting

Crossed both parties 53 of 407 voting members broke with their own party: 50 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

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All members432 members

Democratic212 members

Republican220 members

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Cosponsors38 · 27 Republicans · 11 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 559 and vote against it. 7 signed when it was filed.

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H.Res. 559Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 560

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

Cosponsors38 · 27 Republicans · 11 Democrats

H.Res. 559Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 560

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

Cosponsors38 · 27 Republicans · 11 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.Res. 5594 organizations

Who lobbied on H.Res. 5594 organizations