H.Res. 738 · 110th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued…
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon.
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3 cosponsors · 1 D, 2 R
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- House Introduced Oct 15, 2007
- House Passed Oct 15, 2007 375–5
Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Oct 15, 2007
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran.
Condemns Syria and Iran for their gross interference in Lebanon's internal political affairs and gross violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions protective of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
Condemns Lebanese political parties and actors who have allied themselves with Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own country.
Condemns efforts by some Lebanese political figures to impede the legal and established processes of their country for the selection of a new president.
Affirms the House of Representatives' support for Lebanon's democratically-elected government, people and national sovereignty, and its readiness to provide material support.
Calls on all nations to recognize and support Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
Urges the President to use all peaceful means at U.S. disposal to help safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon.
Latest action (Oct 15, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 15, 2007
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- House Introduced Oct 15, 2007
- House Passed Oct 15, 2007 375–5
Final vote · House · Oct 15, 2007
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi