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Relating to the 30th anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem.
Introduced: April 10, 1997
Introduced by:
Schumer, Charles E.
Democratic
· New York
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Jun 11, 1997
Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Jun 10, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 406 - 17, 1 Present (Roll No. 176).
Jun 10, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 406 - 17, 1 Present (Roll No. 176).
Jun 10, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 10, 1997
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 10, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jun 10, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3588-3591, H3632-3633)
Jun 10, 1997
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 10, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 10, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1997 | House · vote #176 | Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution | Passed | 406–17 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 30th anniversary of the reunification of that city.
Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm publicly as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital of Israel. Urges U.S. officials to refrain from any actions that contradict this policy.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
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