House vote: H.Res. 793 // November 28, 2023Needed two-thirds to agree
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Sponsor: Haley Stevens (D-MI)
This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 414 | 95.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.8% |