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Federal · H.Res. 240 · 118th Congress

Passed · U.S. House vote · Apr 17, 2023

Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone

This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States will not be deterred from operating drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region by Russia's behavior.

First two sentences of the Congressional Research Service's summary · Congress.gov ↗

What it does

This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace.

Where it stands

Passed the House on Apr 17, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.

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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Apr 17, 2023

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Constitution

Not analyzed. Before any analysis is written, a quick check sets aside ceremonial and routine measures; it found this bill to be an honorary measure: Resolution condemning Russian military action; expresses position without legislative action.

All votes1 recorded

U.S. House · Apr 17, 2023 · Final passage

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed

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By party

PartyYesNoPresentNot voting
Republican179006
Democratic169008
Democrat3003
Independent1000
By state (48)
StateYesNoPresentNot voting
AL6000
AR4000
AZ7000
CA46005
CO5000
CT5000
DE1000
FL24000
GA11000
HI2000
IA4000
ID2000
IL16001
IN7000
KS3000
KY6000
LA5000
MA8001
MD4001
ME2000
MI12000
MN7000
MO6000
MS4000
MT1000
NC7002
NE3000
NH1000
NJ9000
NM3000
NV4000
NY18002
OH11002
OK5000
OR4000
PA13002
RI1000
SC6000
SD1000
TN8000
TX32001
UT3000
VA7000
VT1000
WA8000
WI7000
WV1000
WY1000

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Every member's vote

369 members, by last name.

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HistoryApr 17, 2023
  1. Apr 17, 2023U.S. House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed ↗

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Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States will not be deterred from operating drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region by Russia's behavior.

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