H.Res. 1469 · 118th Congress

Ensuring accountability for key officials in the Biden-Harris administration responsible for decisionmaking and execution failures throughout the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Introduced on Sep 19, 2024 by Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10). 11 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Sep 25, 2024): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Sep 19, 2024
Cosponsors
11
0 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

  • Afghanistan
  • Asia
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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Michael T. McCaulR-TX-10Sponsor

Republicans · 11

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Sep 25, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 219–194

History

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  1. Sep 19, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Sep 19, 2024Submitted in House
  3. Sep 19, 2024Introduced in House
  4. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Sep 19, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Sep 23, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1486 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
  7. Sep 24, 2024 · HouseRule H. Res. 1486 passed House.
  8. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1486. (consideration: CR H5792-5800)
  9. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
  10. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1469.
  11. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the preamble and the resolution.
  12. Sep 25, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1469, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  13. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5804-5805)
  14. Sep 25, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455). (text: CR H5792-5793)House · Roll call 455
  15. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455). (text: CR H5792-5793)House · Roll call 455
  16. Sep 25, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $180K reported (all issues)

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