S.Res. 176 · 115th Congress
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
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45 cosponsors · 14 D, 31 R
7 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 24, 2017
- Senate Passed Jun 5, 2017 90–0
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and extends the Senate's friendship and hopes for peace to Jerusalem's residents and Israel's people.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 5, 2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and extends the Senate's friendship and hopes for peace to Jerusalem's residents and Israel's people.
Reaffirms support for Israel's commitment to religious freedom and administration of holy sites in Jerusalem.
Supports strengthening the mutually beneficial American-Israeli relationship.
Commends Egypt and Jordan, former combatant states of the Six Day War, for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and continuing to uphold their respective peace agreements.
Reaffirms: (1) that it is long-standing U.S. bipartisan policy that the permanent status of Jerusalem remains a matter to be decided between the parties through final status negotiations towards a two-state solution; and (2) the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 as U.S. law, and calls upon the President and all U.S. officials to abide by its provisions.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
Latest action (Jun 5, 2017): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: CR S3235-3238)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 24, 2017
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- Senate Introduced May 24, 2017
- Senate Passed Jun 5, 2017 90–0
Final vote · Senate · Jun 5, 2017
Adoption — Resolution Agreed to. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell