CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

David Rouzer (R-NC)

Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

H.Res. 952 · House resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the right of Gibraltar to determine its own status as a British Overseas Territory. It highlights the historical importance of Gibraltar's military facilities to United States security interests, dating back to 1801. The text notes that the citizens of Gibraltar have used democratic referenda to express their wish to remain a British territory. Furthermore, it asserts that Gibraltar has the right to determine its own future under international law. Finally, the resolution expresses appreciation for Gibraltar's contributions to U.S. security in the Mediterranean and emphasizes that the views of Gibraltarians must be central to any discussions regarding their status.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill reinforces the relationship with the UK and supports the self-determination of its territory.

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The resolution formally recognizes the rights and desires of the people of Gibraltar.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.