H.Res.104 — Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty.
House Roll Call
H.Res.104
| Bill | H.Res.104 — Condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over United States territory as a brazen violation of United States sovereignty. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 419 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 204 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 104 (118th Congress)
HRES 104 is a resolution that formally condemns the actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regarding the deployment of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over U.S. territory. The resolution asserts that the balloon’s presence constitutes a significant violation of U.S. sovereignty and poses a threat to national security.
The resolution does not allocate funding or create new authorities; rather, it serves as a symbolic statement of disapproval from the U.S. House of Representatives. It emphasizes the need for a robust response to foreign surveillance activities and reinforces the commitment of the U.S. government to protect its airspace and citizens from unauthorized intrusions.
The primary agencies affected by this resolution include the Department of Defense (DoD), which is responsible for national defense and airspace security, and the Department of State, which handles diplomatic relations and international security concerns. The resolution indirectly impacts U.S. intelligence and defense operations by highlighting the necessity for vigilance against foreign surveillance tactics.
The resolution benefits the American public by advocating for the protection of national sovereignty and security. It also serves to inform and mobilize public opinion regarding foreign threats, particularly those posed by the CCP.
Key timelines include the resolution’s introduction and subsequent motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection. This indicates a consensus among House members regarding the condemnation of the CCP’s actions, although it does not lead to legislative changes or funding provisions.
In summary, HRES 104 articulates a strong stance against foreign surveillance by the CCP, reinforcing U.S. sovereignty and security without enacting new laws or funding measures.
Yea (419)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (15)
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Ann Kuster
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
E
Eric Swalwell