Congress 107 - HRES 34 - Congratulating the Prime Minister-elect of Israel, Ariel Sharon, calling for an end to violence in the Middle East, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.

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Arab-Israeli conflict Armed Forces and National Security Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Democracy Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Israel Middle East and North Africa Palestinians Peace Political violence

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Congratulates Ariel Sharon on his election as Israeli Prime Minister. Commends the Israeli people for reaffirming, through their participation in the February 6, 2001, election, their dedication to democratic ideals.

Urges: (1) Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat to use his influence and resources to see that violence in the Middle East is brought to an end; and (2) countries that neighbor Israel and the international community to respect the freely expressed will of the Israeli people and to be prepared to engage in constructive relations with the new Israeli Government.

Reaffirms the close bonds of friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Israel. Restates the U.S. commitment to a secure peace for Israel.

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Feb 13, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H262)
Feb 13, 2001

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H277)
Feb 13, 2001

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.
Feb 13, 2001

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
Feb 13, 2001

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H262-268)
Feb 13, 2001

Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 13, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 13, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H262)
Feb 8, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 8, 2001

Introduced in House

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