H.R. 3237 · 117TH CONGRESSIntroduced · Jul 30, 2021
Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
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On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
On May 20, 2021, the House of Representatives voted on a "Motion to Recommit" regarding H.R. 3237, a bill providing $1.9 billion in emergency funding to address security needs following the January 6th Capitol attack and costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Motion to Recommit is a procedural move typically used by the minority party to send a bill back to committee to add specific amendments or changes before a final vote. The motion failed by a vote of 209–218, meaning the proposed changes were rejected and the House proceeded to vote on the original version of the bill. The vote fell strictly along party lines, with all participating Democrats voting against the motion and nearly all Republicans voting in favor.
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On Passage
On May 20, 2021, the House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 3237, a $1.9 billion emergency funding package intended to address security needs following the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. The bill’s passage authorized immediate funding for the Capitol Police, the National Guard, and enhanced physical security measures for the Capitol complex, such as reinforced windows and doors. In addition to security upgrades, the legislation allocated funds to reimburse federal agencies for costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided resources for the processing of Afghan Special Immigrant Visas. The vote was strictly along party lines, passing 213-212; all present Republicans voted against the measure, citing concerns over the total cost and the creation of a permanent "quick reaction force," while the vast majority of Democrats supported it as a necessary step for institutional safety.
On the Motion
On the Motion
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
On Passage of the Bill
On Passage of the Bill