Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.
HRES 559 is a non-binding House resolution declaring U.S. policy that a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable. It states the U.S. must prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons under any circumstances, use all means necessary to stop this, and support allies like Israel in doing so. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but formally expresses congressional position on Iran's nuclear program. It directly affects U.S. foreign policy direction and diplomatic messaging, not specific individuals or groups.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Oct 2023
House Passage
Nov 2023
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Jun 27, 2023
Last action Nov 1, 2023
Floor votes · House Nov 1, 2023
How they voted
354–53
Passed · 25 other
Total votes 432
Nov 1, 2023
D
Democratic212
70% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican219
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 1, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed/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): 354 - 53 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H5187-5188)
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jun 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Jun 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 38 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael T. McCaul
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
Co
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
RRepublican
Co
Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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