/  H.R. 5631—Iran Accountability Act of 2016

H.R. 5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016

Bill Text

  • Text of H.R. 5631 PDF XML

    To hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes. (as introduced)
            :: Section-by-Section Summary of S. 764, as provided to the Committee on Rules  PDF

Rule Information

COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY VOICE VOTE on Monday, July 11, 2016 .

FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 819: 
Agreed to by record vote of 237-172, after agreeing to the previous question by record vote of 241-174, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. 

MANAGERS: Byrne/Polis

1. Closed rule for H.R. 4992.

2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services.

3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

4. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.

5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.

6. Provides one motion to recommit.

7. Closed rule for H.R. 5119.

8. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

9. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

10. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.

11. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.

12. Provides one motion to recommit.

13. Closed rule for H.R. 5631.

14. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

15. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.

16. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.

17. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.

18. Provides one motion to recommit.

Amendments (click headers to sort)

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
1Version 1DeSantis (FL)RepublicanEnsures that a state may prohibit or limit any person from engaging in specified investment activities in Iran.Submitted

Committee Votes

Rules Committee Record Vote No. 199

Motion by Mr. McGovern to report open rules for H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119, and H.R. 5631. Defeated: 2–7

Majority MemberVote
Ms. FoxxNo Vote
Mr. ColeNay
Mr. WoodallNay
Mr. BurgessNay
Mr. StiversNay
Mr. CollinsNay
Mr. ByrneNo Vote
Mr. NewhouseNay
Mr. Sessions, ChairmanNay
Minority MemberVote
Ms. SlaughterYea
Mr. McGovernYea
Mr. HastingsNo Vote
Mr. PolisNo Vote