H.Res. 831 · 117th Congress

Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Introduced on Dec 2, 2021 by Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA-11). 36 cosponsors, 10 of them from another party. Latest action (Apr 5, 2022): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Dec 2, 2021
Cosponsors
36
10 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Alliances
  • Collective security
  • Europe
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Apr 5, 2022). Public domain.

This resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as an alliance founded on democratic principles.

The resolution urges NATO to continue to provide unwavering support to the people of Ukraine as they fight for their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a democratic future.

The resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to adopt a new Strategic Concept for NATO that is clear about its support for shared democratic values and committed to enhancing NATO's capacity to strengthen democratic institutions within NATO member, partner, and aspirant countries.

Finally, the resolution calls on the President to use the voice and vote of the United States to establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within NATO headquarters.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Gerald E. ConnollyD-VA-11Sponsor

Democrats · 26

Republicans · 10

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
    Apr 5, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 362–63

History

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  1. Dec 2, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Dec 2, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Dec 2, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Dec 9, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Dec 10, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. Dec 10, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  7. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseMr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  8. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4177-4180)
  9. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 831.
  10. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  11. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4184)
  12. Apr 5, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 63 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H4177)House · Roll call 115
  13. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 63 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H4177)House · Roll call 115
  14. Apr 5, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.