A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the St…

Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2014International Affairs

S.Res. 498

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jul 17, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

What just happenedJul 17, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor

79 cosponsors40 D39 R

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Jul 17, 2014Floor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 17, 2014Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 16, 2014Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
Jul 16, 2014Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jul 16, 2014Committee14000
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jul 16, 2014Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 10, 2014IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4417)
Jul 10, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 17, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 16, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

Introduced in SenateJul 10, 2014

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.