H.Res. 793Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

1 recorded action297 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens [D-MI-11]
Cosponsors: 239 · 162 Democrats · 77 Republicans
Policy area: International Affairs
Committee: Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 28, 2023 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedOct 17, 2023
Passed the HouseNov 28, 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.Res. 793 as passed House on Nov 28, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 676

House Nov 28, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel

Passed · Two-thirds required

414 Yea 0 Nay 20 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members434 members

Democratic213 members

Republican221 members

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Cosponsors239 · 162 Democrats · 77 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.Res. 793 and vote against it. 196 signed when it was filed.

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H.Res. 793Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 676

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

Cosponsors239 · 162 Democrats · 77 Republicans

H.Res. 793Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 676

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

How the chamber split

Cosponsors239 · 162 Democrats · 77 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.Res. 7934 organizations

Who lobbied on H.Res. 7934 organizations