H.Res. 1735: Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.

111th Congress · introduced 2010-11-29 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2010-11-29 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 591 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES1735 (2010-12-01), Passed. See all
Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Condemns North Korea for its unprovoked November 2010 military attack against South Korea in violation of the Korean War Armistice Agreement and for causing civilian casualties. Expresses condolences to the South Korean victims and their families. Stands in solidarity with the people and government of the Republic of Korea at this time of national crisis. Calls for North Korea to renounce further acts of aggression. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, the security of South Korea, and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Encourages cooperation between the United States and U.S. allies and other countries in the region in the interests of enhancing peace in the Asia-Pacific region. Calls upon China to restrain North Korea from further acts of belligerence and to work with the international community to promote regional stability. Calls upon North Korea to cease all uranium enrichment activities and take concrete steps to dismantle, under international verification, all sensitive nuclear facilities. Urges responsible nations to abide by U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1695, 1718, and 1874 and to fully implement the sanctions and other obligations contained therein.

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Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · 33 cosponsors

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Rick Larsen (D-WA), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jim Costa (D-CA)

Recorded votes

House roll call 591 (2010): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES1735 (2010-12-01): Passed

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hres1735.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hres>

Record fed-us-cong111-hres1735 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111