HRES 61
108th Congress
House
International Affairs
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace
Political violence
Science, Technology, Communications
Terrorism
Violence in mass media
Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 11, 2003
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Feb 11, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H343)
Feb 11, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 11, 2003
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): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22).(text: CR H343)
Feb 11, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H363)
Feb 11, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 11, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 61.
Feb 11, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H343-345)
Feb 11, 2003
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 11, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 11, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2003 | House · vote #22 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 411–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends the people of Israel for reaffirming their dedication to democratic ideals as expressed in their election on January 28, 2003.
Urges the: (1) Palestinian leadership to abide by its commitments made to the United States and to Israel; and (2) the Palestinian people to act on President Bush's call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure, end incitement to violence in official media, elect new leaders not compromised by terror, and embrace democracy.
Restates U.S. commitment to secure peace for Israel.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 2, 3 Present (Roll no. 22). (text: CR H343)
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