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H.R. 4723: Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

Passed HouseMar 19, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 18, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Mar 19, 2024, 365–30
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 18, 2023

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.)

The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.

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The bill also provides statutory authority for sanctions imposed under Executive Order 13219 and Executive Order 14033 (both orders impose sanctions on persons threatening stability in the Western Balkans).

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Mar 19, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 365–30

Yea 365two-thirds 264Nay 30

  • Democrats191 yea, 1 nay
  • Republicans173 yea, 29 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Claudia Tenney (R-NY), W. Steube (R-FL), Chip Roy (R-TX), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Scott Perry (R-PA), Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Mary Miller (R-IL) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Nay; and 20 more

See how all 395 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 365

Republicans (173)

Democrats (191)

Independents (1)

Nay 30

Democrats (1) broke with their party

Not voting 36

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Mar 19, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Mar 19, 2024HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 365–30
    Roll call 87 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1911021
    Republicans17329015
    Independents1000
    Total36530036

    House roll call 87: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    30 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat, 29 Republicans

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

6

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

240 points earned
  1. 1Ann Wagner R-MO SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, passed House3 events+36
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Lauren Boebert R-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Mar 19, 2024Passed the House, 365–30.
  2. Jul 18, 2023Introduced in the House by Ann Wagner.
Show the full action history (13 actions)
  1. Mar 20, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  2. Mar 19, 2024Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  3. Mar 19, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1195-1198)
  4. Mar 19, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4723.
  5. Mar 19, 2024At 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. Mar 19, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1220-1221)
  7. Mar 19, 2024Passed/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): 365 - 30 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H1195-1197)
  8. Mar 19, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 30 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H1195-1197)
  9. Mar 19, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Nov 7, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Nov 7, 2023Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  12. Jul 18, 2023Introduced in House
  13. Jul 18, 2023Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.