House Republicans passed a resolution condemning key officials in the Biden-Harris administration for failures during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The resolution blames them for chaotic decisions that led to the deaths of U.S. servicemembers and Afghan civilians, abandonment of Americans and Afghan allies, and harm to U.S. national security.
"House GOP Condemns Biden Officials for Afghanistan Withdrawal Failures"
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3 months ago - Politics
This is a resolution that condemns certain officials in the Biden-Harris administration for their roles in the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, stating that their actions led to negative consequences. This resolution highlights that the officials involved did not properly plan for the withdrawal, did not heed expert and ally warnings about the consequences, and consequently, there was a chaotic evacuation, loss of American and Afghan lives, and substantial U.S. equipment left behind.
The resolution specifically names President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other key officials from the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Council, holding them responsible for the outcomes of the withdrawal effort. These outcomes include the ISIS-K terrorist attack that killed U.S. service members and civilians during the evacuation, leaving behind U.S. citizens and Afghan allies, and leaving military equipment worth billions of dollars that could potentially be used by the Taliban.
This resolution thus calls for the House of Representatives to officially condemn these officials for their actions and the resultant impacts, stating that they should be held accountable for the failures that occurred.
413 votes
Yes
219
No
194
Not Voting
19
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455).Learn more
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 194 (Roll no. 455).Learn more
- Considered as unfinished business.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1469, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the preamble and the resolution.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1469.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1486.
- Rule H. Res. 1486 passed House.
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1486 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3334, H.R. 8205, H.R. 8790 and H. Res. 1469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3334 and H.R. 8790 under a structured rule and H.R. 8205 and H. Res. 1469 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit on H.R. 3334, H.R. 8790, and H.R. 8205.
- Introduced in House
This is a resolution that condemns certain officials in the Biden-Harris administration for their roles in the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, stating that their actions led to negative consequences. This resolution highlights that the officials involved did not properly plan for the withdrawal, did not heed expert and ally warnings about the consequences, and consequently, there was a chaotic evacuation, loss of American and Afghan lives, and substantial U.S. equipment left behind.
The resolution specifically names President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other key officials from the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the National Security Council, holding them responsible for the outcomes of the withdrawal effort. These outcomes include the ISIS-K terrorist attack that killed U.S. service members and civilians during the evacuation, leaving behind U.S. citizens and Afghan allies, and leaving military equipment worth billions of dollars that could potentially be used by the Taliban.
This resolution thus calls for the House of Representatives to officially condemn these officials for their actions and the resultant impacts, stating that they should be held accountable for the failures that occurred.
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
- Introduced in House