Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel, holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jul 20, 2006 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391). (text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 18, 2006
- Agreed to in HouseJul 20, 2006
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms steadfast support for Israel.
Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for: (1) engaging in unprovoked and reprehensible attacks against Israel on undisputed Israeli territory, for taking hostages, for killing Israeli soldiers, and for indiscriminately targeting Israeli civilian populations with rockets and missiles; and (2) exploiting civilian populations as shields, locating their equipment and bases of operation, including rockets and other armaments, amidst civilian populations, including in homes and mosques.
Recognizes Israel's commitment to minimizing civilian loss and welcomes Israel's efforts to prevent civilian casualties.
Demands that Iran and Syria direct Hamas and Hezbollah to immediately and unconditionally release the captive Israeli soldiers.
Affirms that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage-taking and attacks against Israel and should be held accountable for their actions.
Condemns the governments of Iran and Syria for their continued support for Hezbollah and Hamas in their attacks against Israelis and other terrorist activities.
Supports Israel's right to defend itself, including to conduct operations both in Israel and in the territory of threatening nations in accordance with international law, including Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
Commends the President of the United States for fully supporting Israel as it responds to attacks by terrorist organizations and their state sponsors.
Urges the President to bring the full force of U.S. political, diplomatic, and economic sanctions against the governments Syria and Iran.
Demands that the government of Lebanon do everything in its power to free the kidnapped Israeli soldiers held in Lebanon.
Calls on the U.N. Security Council to: (1) condemn these unprovoked acts; and (2) ensure full implementation of Security Council 1559, which requires that Hezbollah be dismantled and all Syrian personnel and Iranian Revolutionary Guards leave Lebanon.
Expresses condolences to all families of innocent victims of recent violence.
Declares a continued commitment to working with Israel and other U.S. allies to fight terrorism.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 391 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed410–8 | Jul 20, 2006 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 18, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Henry J. Hyde | Original | Jul 18, 2006 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | Jul 18, 2006 |
Actions 11
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 20, 2006Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5505-5506)
- Jul 20, 2006Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 20, 2006On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391). (text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452)
- Jul 20, 2006Passed/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): 410 - 8, 4 Present (Roll no. 391).(text: CR 7/19/2006 H5451-5452)
- Jul 19, 2006At 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 until July 20.
Related bills 5
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 534 | A resolution condemning Hezbollah and Hamas and their state sponsors and supporting Israel's exercise of its right to self-defense. | Related bill | Jul 18, 2006 |
| HRES 922 | Condemning cross-border terrorism against Israel by Hamas and Hezbollah and the complicity in these acts of terrorist aggression by Syria and Iran. | Related bill | Jul 18, 2006 |
| HRES 923 | Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel. | Related bill | Jul 18, 2006 |
| HRES 926 | Condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Jul 19, 2006 |
| HRES 1044 | Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Oct 12, 2006 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Aggression
- Arab-Israeli conflict
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Bombardment
- Bush (George W.) Administration
- Commemorations
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Diplomacy
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Government Operations and Politics
- Hostages
- International Affairs
- Iran
- Israel
- Kidnapping
- Lebanon
- Middle East and North Africa
- Military assistance
- Military occupation
- Military operations
- Military personnel
- Military withdrawal
- Palestinians
- President and foreign policy
- Prisoners of war
- Sanctions (International law)
- Sovereignty
- State-sponsored terrorism
- Syria
- Terrorism
- United Nations
- War casualties
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 20, 2006Engrossed in House
- Jul 18, 2006Introduced in House
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