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H.Res. 516 · 119th Congress

Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Passed HouseJun 27, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jun 27, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 215–195. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution expresses gratitude to law enforcement agencies (including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) with respect to recent demonstrations in Los Angeles, California.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 17, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jun 27, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jun 27, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 195 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3016-3017) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jun 27, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 195 (Roll no. 185). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jun 27, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and preamble.House floor actions
  5. Jun 27, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 516.House floor actions
  6. Jun 27, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.House floor actions
  7. Jun 27, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H3016-3023)House floor actions
  8. Jun 24, 2025Rule H. Res. 530 passed House.House floor actions
  9. Jun 23, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.House floor actions
  10. Jun 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  11. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  12. Jun 17, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Jun 27, 2025 · HousePassed 215–195
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 208 yes, 0 noD 7 yes, 195 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Ken Calvert R-CA-41
  • Vince Fong R-CA-20
  • Darrell Issa R-CA-48
  • Kevin Kiley I-CA-3
  • Rep. Doug LaMalfa R-CA-1
  • Tom McClintock R-CA-5
  • Jay Obernolte R-CA-23
  • David G. Valadao R-CA-22