H.Res. 915 · 118th Congress

Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.

Introduced on Dec 6, 2023 by Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ-4). 37 cosponsors, 17 of them from another party. Latest action (Nov 21, 2024): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Dec 6, 2023
Cosponsors
37
17 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

  • Adoption and foster care
  • Europe
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Ukraine

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Christopher H. SmithR-NJ-4Sponsor

Democrats · 17

Republicans · 20

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
    Nov 21, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 372–6

History

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  1. Dec 6, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Dec 6, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Nov 20, 2024 · HouseMr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  5. Nov 20, 2024 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6135-6138)
  6. Nov 20, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 915.
  7. Nov 20, 2024 · 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.
  8. Nov 21, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6168-6169)
  9. Nov 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 6 (Roll no. 478). (text: 11/20/2024 CR H6135-6136)House · Roll call 478
  10. Nov 21, 2024 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 6 (Roll no. 478). (text: 11/20/2024 CR H6135-6136)House · Roll call 478
  11. Nov 21, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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