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S.Res. 477 · 108th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a reinvigorated United States vision of…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a reinvigorated United States vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the Middle East.

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 19, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Nov 19, 2004

States that the Senate: (1) endorses the Joint Statement made by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair expressing a shared vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the broader Middle East and supports a reinvigorated U.S.-led international effort to achieve that vision; (2) reaffirms its commitment to two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, as the…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 19, 2004

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

States that the Senate: (1) endorses the Joint Statement made by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair expressing a shared vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the broader Middle East and supports a reinvigorated U.S.-led international effort to achieve that vision; (2) reaffirms its commitment to two democratic States, Israel and Palestine, as the key to peace; and (3) expresses its commitment to the road map as a plan toward final status negotiations and peace.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a reinvigorated United States vision of freedom, peace, and democracy in the Middle East.

Latest action (Nov 19, 2004): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text as passed Senate: CR 11/20/2004 S11660-11661; text of measure as introduced: CR 11/20/2004 S11649-11650)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 19, 2004

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  1. Senate Introduced Nov 19, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Nov 19, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.