Condemning and disapproving of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful statutory requirement to notify Congress before releasing individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and expressing national security concerns over the release of five Taliban leaders and the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Condemns and disapproves of the Obama administration's failure to comply with the lawful 30-day statutory reporting requirement in executing the transfer of five senior Taliban members from detention at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Expresses concern over: (1) national security implications that may arise from the Taliban members' release, including the national security threat to the American people and the U.S. Armed Forces; and (2) the repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, and the risk that such negotiations may further encourage hostilities and the abduction of Americans.
Stipulates that further violations of appropriate law are unacceptable.
States that these actions have burdened the trust in the commitment and ability of the Obama administration to work with Congress.
Expresses relief that Sergeant Bergdahl has returned safely to the United States.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-569.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-569.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 715 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
Rule H. Res. 715 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 715. (consideration: CR H7325-7335)
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Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 5078 and specified amendments are in order. A motion to recommit with or without instructions is also in order. Resolution provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 644 and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 644.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7334-7335)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H7325)
Roll Call #485 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 163 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H7325)
Roll Call #485 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.