Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.

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HRES 61

Introduced

Feb 11, 2003

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 3 Pr ...

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Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs Israel Middle East and North Africa Palestinians Peace Political violence Science, Technology, Communications Terrorism Violence in mass media

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on February 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the people of Israel for reaffirming their dedication to democratic ideals as expressed in their election on January 28, 2003.

Urges the: (1) Palestinian leadership to abide by its commitments made to the United States and to Israel; and (2) the Palestinian people to act on President Bush's call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, end incitement to violence in official media, elect new leaders not compromised by terror, and embrace democracy.

Restates U.S. commitment to secure peace for Israel.

Actions

Feb 11, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H343)
Feb 11, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2003

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): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22).(text: CR H343)
Feb 11, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H363)
Feb 11, 2003

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 11, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.
Feb 11, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H343-345)
Feb 11, 2003

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 11, 2003

Introduced in House

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