H.Res. 658: Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.

114th Congress · introduced 2016-03-22 · International Affairs · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2016-03-22 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 138 (2016): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES658 (2016-03-23), 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 in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people and severely wounded many more. Expresses sympathy and condolences for those killed and injured in the attacks and for their families and friends. Pledges support for the government of Belgium in its efforts to bring to justice those involved with the planning and execution of the attacks. Declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental threat to the universal value of freedom in all countries. States the concern of the House of Representatives about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat they pose. Expresses readiness to assist the government and people of Belgium to respond to the threat posed by ISIS and its terrorist affiliates.

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Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more.

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

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Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · 5 cosponsors

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William R. Keating (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Recorded votes

House roll call 138 (2016): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES658 (2016-03-23): Passed

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-114hres658.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/114/hres>

Record fed-us-cong114-hres658 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong114 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong114