House agrees to the resolution reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
MAR 5, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET
Most Democrats and most Republicans voted yes. 53 members of the two parties voted no. Cleared the 284 needed by 88 votes.
What the House was voting on
The House voted on whether to adopt H.Res. 1099 under its fast-track suspension procedure. The resolution declares it U.S. policy that Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism. It passed by 88 votes, clearing the 284-vote threshold.
Adopt H.Res. 1099 under the House’s fast-track procedure, which requires two-thirds of members voting.
Do not adopt H.Res. 1099 under the fast-track procedure.
Declares that it is U.S. policy that Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
Agreed to in the House 372–53 on March 5, 2026. A resolution like this does not go to the other chamber or the President.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
284 is two-thirds of the 425 members voting yes or no. Members voting “present” or absent don’t count.
- SUSPENSION
- Suspending the rules lets the House pass a bill fast, with no amendments and 40 minutes of debate, if two-thirds agree.
Most of both parties voted yesBoth parties mostly voted yes.
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