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118th Congress Emergency Management

H.R. 3224: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023

Passed HouseDec 11, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)May 11, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Dec 11, 2023, 394–0
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Dec 11, 2023

This bill extends the authorization for the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), excluding the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the medical countermeasures program.

The bill requires (1) the CWMD to report to Congress regarding an employee engagement action plan and strategy to continuously improve morale within the CWMD, and (2) the Government Accountability Office to brief Congress regarding the CWMD.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Dec 11, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 394–0

Yea 394two-thirds 263Nay 0

  • Democrats187 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans206 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay
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Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 394

Republicans (206)

Democrats (187)

Independents (1)

Not voting 39

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Dec 11, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Dec 11, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 394–0
    Roll call 707 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1870026
    Republicans2060013
    Independents1000
    Total3940039

    House roll call 707: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

3

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

68 points earned
  1. 1Anthony D'Esposito R-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Troy Carter D-LACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Mark Green R-TNCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Nicolas LaLota R-NYCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Dec 11, 2023Passed the House, 394–0.
  2. May 11, 2023Introduced in the House by Anthony D'Esposito.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. Dec 12, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Dec 11, 2023Mr. D'Esposito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. Dec 11, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6759-6760)
  4. Dec 11, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.
  5. Dec 11, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. Dec 11, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6800-6801)
  7. Dec 11, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 707). (text: CR H6759)
  8. Dec 11, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 707). (text: CR H6759)
  9. Dec 11, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Jul 27, 2023Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-159.
  11. Jul 27, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
  12. May 17, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. May 17, 2023Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  14. May 11, 2023Introduced in House
  15. May 11, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.