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house Bill H. Res. 817

Post-Brexit: Does the U.S. Need to Reaffirm Its Special Relationship With Great Britain?

Argument in favor

Great Britain is one of America’s oldest allies, and in the wake of the British people’s decision to leave the European Union it would be wise for Congress to reaffirm the Special Relationship between the two countries and call for negotiations over a trade agreement.

UnapologeticallyAmerican's Opinion

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11/24/2016

While the U.S. values all of its alliance partners, it needs to place special weight on Britain for the simple reason that exceptionally close alliances are exceptionally valuable and difficult to replace.

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AS2736's Opinion

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11/27/2016

We need to show them that we're not crazy.

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Pj's Opinion

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11/27/2016

More important than ever we show we are still in very close partnership with are friends.

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Argument opposed

The U.S. and Great Britain will always have a Special Relationship, Congress doesn’t need to reaffirm that. Calling for negotiations over a trade deal between the two countries may be premature at this stage, and besides, this resolution isn’t even binding.

SouthernGal's Opinion

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11/24/2016

Foreign affairs are the responsibility of the executive branch, not the legislative. Try to do your own job which you have ignored for 8 years.

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Lmb852's Opinion

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11/27/2016

We need to maintain our current relationship with great Britain. Nothing special needs to be done

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Hayden's Opinion

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11/29/2016

This bill congratulates the United Kingdom on leaving the European Union. Patting the U.K on the back for leaving the E.U sets a bad precedent and could have negative diplomatic consequences, while the economic benefits of a trade agreement with the U.K. are debatable.

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simple resolution Progress

The house has not voted
IntroducedJuly 11th, 2016

Bill Activity

07/11/2016
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Introduced in House
07/11/2016
referral
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
07/11/2016
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
07/11/2016
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Referred to House Ways and Means
07/15/2016
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
09/07/2016
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
09/07/2016
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

simple resolution Progress

The house has not voted
IntroducedJuly 11th, 2016

Bill Data

Issues

International Trade & Affairs

Committees

Trade
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment
Oversight and Investigations
Committee on Ways and Means

Sponsor

Rep Charlie Dent

(R - PA)

25 Cosponsors

Introduced 07/11/2016

Full text of Bill

UnapologeticallyAmerican's Opinion In Favor

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11/24/2016

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SouthernGal's Opinion Against

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11/24/2016

Foreign affairs are the responsibility of the executive branch, not the legislative. Try to do your own job which you have ignored for 8 years.

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Lmb852's Opinion Against

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11/27/2016

We need to maintain our current relationship with great Britain. Nothing special needs to be done

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AS2736's Opinion In Favor

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11/27/2016

We need to show them that we're not crazy.

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Pj's Opinion In Favor

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11/27/2016

More important than ever we show we are still in very close partnership with are friends.

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Hayden's Opinion Against

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11/29/2016

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operaman's Opinion Against

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11/25/2016

Looking for a problem in this question, such as when did the US stop supporting the British? Oh sure, there are a few Obama supporters in Britain - Cameron or Blair who didn't want Brexit. But by-in-large, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the British people. We fought wars together and have remained strong supporters of NATO. NO solution is need because there is no problem.

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Delmar's Opinion In Favor

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11/25/2016

We are part of the original colonies should have a special closeness to our alliance with Britan

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Mel's Opinion Against

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11/28/2016

As my friend Center Wing said, "England knows we have their back through thick or thin, this is a waste of time. ". The only thing that I would add, is that so long as Britain doesn't oppose us. We have already fought them twice and won both times, we've only gotten better at fighting since then. Otherwise, I like them as allies.

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Aaron's Opinion Against

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11/29/2016

What is the purpose of this legislation exactly? Isn't this the presidents job? This strikes me as pointless.

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Mart's Opinion Against

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11/23/2016

Reaffirm? We already are the closest of allies, except for the faux paus with Obama

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ScottSinEC's Opinion Against

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11/23/2016

It's like being a child in a divorce. Britain will always be our parent, regardless of their relationship with Europe. This bill is a complete waste of time and money. If this congressman wants to affirm our relationship with Britain, send a card or pick up the phone. How about spending more time on laws that will help the citizens of this country?

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Delane's Opinion Against

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11/28/2016

This is for the executive branch not the legislative branch.

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Jerry's Opinion In Favor

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11/26/2016

We need to make sure the know we are behind them 100%.

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Brien's Opinion Against

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11/28/2016

Another waste of time. And we need to deal with our own terrible election results before trying to make Britain feel better about theirs.

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Gary's Opinion Against

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11/27/2016

As much as it pains me, this is the purview of the President.

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Perish's Opinion Against

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11/28/2016

Waste of time legislation. The Brits made their choice, they don't need to be coddled.

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Brad's Opinion In Favor

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11/27/2016

There's no teeth in it--being a resolution--however, it provides some (if only very minuscule) political pressure on the Congress to not succumb to the protectionist policies advocated for by the incoming Trump administration; especially with such a key economic and geopolitical partner such as the United Kingdom.

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