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S.Res. 72 · 119th Congress

A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

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5 cosponsors · 3 D, 2 R

4 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2025
  2. Senate Passed Mar 13, 2025

This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also (1) calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and elsewhere; and (2) supports Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 11, 2025

This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also (1) calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and elsewhere; and (2) supports Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 11, 2025

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

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2025
  2. Senate Passed Mar 13, 2025

No recorded floor vote found.