A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of…

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A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

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66 cosponsors · 35 D, 30 R, 1 I

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Senate Introduced Nov 15, 2012
Senate Passed Nov 15, 2012

Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 15, 2012

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

Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians.

Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel.

Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Latest action (Nov 15, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 15, 2012

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

Senate Introduced Nov 15, 2012
Senate Passed Nov 15, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.