H.Res.240 — Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.
House Roll Call
H.Res.240
| Bill | H.Res.240 — Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 410 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 24 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 212 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| D | 198 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 240 (118th Congress)
HRES 240 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the recent actions of the Russian military in downing a United States Air Force drone. The resolution highlights the incident as a violation of international norms and an aggressive act that undermines U.S. national security interests and global stability.
The resolution does not allocate funding or create new authorities, as it serves primarily as a formal expression of the House’s stance on the incident. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining airspace safety and the rights of U.S. military operations in international airspace. The resolution seeks to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to protect its assets and personnel while promoting accountability for hostile actions by foreign military forces.
The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are U.S. military personnel and defense operations, as it aims to bolster support for their activities in contested regions. It also serves to reassure allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to collective security and deterrence against aggressive actions by state actors like Russia.
The resolution passed through the House with a motion to reconsider laid on the table, indicating that there was no objection to its adoption. This procedural action occurred swiftly, reflecting a consensus among House members regarding the seriousness of the incident and the need for a unified response.
Key timelines include the introduction of the resolution and its passage in the House, which occurred during the 118th Congress. While the resolution does not require further action from the Senate or the President, it contributes to the broader discourse on U.S.-Russia relations and military engagement policies.
Yea (410)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
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
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
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
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
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
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 (24)
C
Cori Bush
L
Lloyd Doggett
R
Raúl Grijalva
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Doug Lamborn
B
Barbara Lee
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
