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The House passed H.R. 23, a bill to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate or prosecute U.S. and allied personnel. The measure passed with a bipartisan majority.
This vote was on the passage of the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act." The bill requires the U.S. President to impose sanctions on individuals associated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) who are involved in efforts to investigate, arrest, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies, specifically highlighting concerns regarding Israel. These sanctions include freezing assets held in the U.S. and revoking travel visas for ICC officials and their immediate family members. In the House of Representatives, a vote on "passage" is the final step for a bill before it is sent to the other chamber, the Senate. To pass, the bill required a simple majority of the members present and voting. By approving this measure, the House has officially declared its support for penalizing the ICC to protect U.S. sovereignty and its international partners. The bill passed with a vote of 243 to 140. While the Republican caucus was nearly unanimous in support, 47 Democrats joined them, making it a bipartisan majority. Following this House victory, the bill moved to the Senate, where it later faced procedural hurdles that stalled its progress.
The bill was sent to the Senate for further consideration, where it subsequently faced a failed cloture vote that prevented it from moving to a final debate.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This legislation represents a significant effort by Congress to use financial and diplomatic pressure to challenge the jurisdiction of international legal bodies over U.S. and allied personnel.
Who’s affected. International Criminal Court personnel: Officials and their families would face immediate risk of asset freezes and being barred from entering the United States. · U.S. and Allied Officials: U.S. and Israeli personnel would receive a layer of diplomatic protection intended to deter international investigations or arrests.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was divided; while most opposed the bill, nearly one-quarter of the caucus voted in favor.
Republicans. Republicans were almost entirely united in favor of the measure, with only one member voting against it.
The House passed H.R.
23, a bill to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it attempts to investigate or prosecute U.S. and allied personnel. The measure passed with a bipartisan majority.
This was the final vote in the House of Representatives to approve the bill. Passing this stage means the House has officially endorsed the legislation and is sending it to the Senate for consideration.
The bill was sent to the Senate for further consideration, where it subsequently faced a failed cloture vote that prevented it from moving to a final debate.
This legislation represents a significant effort by Congress to use financial and diplomatic pressure to challenge the jurisdiction of international legal bodies over U.S. and allied personnel.
The bill passed with nearly total Republican support and a notable group of 47 Democrats joining the majority.
The Democratic caucus was divided; while most opposed the bill, nearly one-quarter of the caucus voted in favor.
Republicans were almost entirely united in favor of the measure, with only one member voting against it.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.