All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.34 - Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.111th Congress (2009-2010)
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Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Actions Overview (2)
Date
Actions Overview
01/09/2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10).(text: CR H95)
01/08/2009
Introduced in House
01/09/2009 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10).(text: CR H95)
01/08/2009 Introduced in House
All Actions (9)
Date
All Actions
01/09/2009-1:40pm
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/09/2009-1:40pm
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H95)
01/09/2009-1:28pm
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)
01/09/2009-10:32am
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/09/2009-9:17am
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
01/09/2009-9:17am
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H95-113)
01/09/2009-9:16am
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
01/08/2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/08/2009
Introduced in House
01/09/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
01/09/2009 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H95)
01/09/2009 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)
01/09/2009 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
01/09/2009 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
01/09/2009 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H95-113)
01/09/2009 Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
01/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.
Committee / Subcommittee
Date
Activity
Reports
House Foreign Affairs
01/08/2009
Referred to
Related Bills (0)
No related bill information was received for H.Res.34.
Shown Here: Passed House without amendment (01/09/2009)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense.
Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure.
Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure.
States that the lives of innocent civilians must be protected to the maximum extent possible.
Calls on all nations to: (1) condemn Hamas for embedding its fighters, leaders, and weapons in private homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, and otherwise using Palestinian civilians as human shields while simultaneously targeting Israeli civilians; and (2) lay blame for the breaking of the calm and for subsequent civilian casualties on Hamas.
Supports efforts to diminish the influence of extremists in the Palestinian territories.
Calls: (1) on Egypt to intensify its efforts to halt smuggling between Gaza and Egypt; and (2) for the release of the kidnaped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Reiterates support for a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Shown Here: Passed House without amendment (01/09/2009)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense.
Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure.
Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure.
States that the lives of innocent civilians must be protected to the maximum extent possible.
Calls on all nations to: (1) condemn Hamas for embedding its fighters, leaders, and weapons in private homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, and otherwise using Palestinian civilians as human shields while simultaneously targeting Israeli civilians; and (2) lay blame for the breaking of the calm and for subsequent civilian casualties on Hamas.
Supports efforts to diminish the influence of extremists in the Palestinian territories.
Calls: (1) on Egypt to intensify its efforts to halt smuggling between Gaza and Egypt; and (2) for the release of the kidnaped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Reiterates support for a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (01/08/2009)
Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense.
Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure.
Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure.
States that the lives of innocent civilians must be protected to the maximum extent possible.
Calls on all nations to: (1) condemn Hamas for embedding its fighters, leaders, and weapons in private homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, and otherwise using Palestinian civilians as human shields while simultaneously targeting Israeli civilians; and (2) lay blame for the breaking of the calm and for subsequent civilian casualties on Hamas.
Supports efforts to diminish the influence of extremists in the Palestinian territories.
Calls: (1) on Egypt to intensify its efforts to halt smuggling between Gaza and Egypt; and (2) for the release of the kidnaped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.
Reiterates support for a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.