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HR5947
To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

1
Roll Calls
221
Yea (latest vote)
140
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-04-17 – 2024-04-17

About HR5947

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: International Affairs

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX)

Latest Action (2024-04-17): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). Furthermore, the President may not exercise waiver authority related to certain accounts belonging to Iran.

Subjects: Asia, Bank accounts, deposits, capital, Detention of persons, Foreign and international banking, Iran, Licensing and registrations, Middle East, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Who Voted How on HR5947

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Vote Breakdown — HR5947

How members voted on HR5947. 366 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-04-17 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR5947?

HR5947 is the To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes., introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX). This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran).

Who sponsored HR5947?

HR5947 was sponsored by Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR5947?

As of 2024-04-17, HR5947 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection..

How did Congress vote on HR5947?

HR5947 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2024-04-17 — Yea-and-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR5947 cover?

HR5947 is categorized under "International Affairs." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-international-affairs/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR5947?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.