SCONRES 79
109th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Economic assistance
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Legislative bodies
Legislators
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Parliamentary government
Political parties
Sovereignty
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no United States assistance should be provided directly to the Palestinian Authority if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats within the Palestinian Authority maintains a position calling for the destruction of Israel.
Introduced: February 1, 2006
Introduced by:
Thune, John
Republican
· South Dakota
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14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 15, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 15, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H280)
Feb 15, 2006
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): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 10).(text: CR H280)
Feb 15, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H297-298)
Feb 15, 2006
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 15, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 79.
Feb 15, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H280-288)
Feb 15, 2006
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 7, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 7, 2006
Received in the House.
Feb 2, 2006
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 1, 2006
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S459; text as passed Senate: CR S459; text of measure as introduced: CR S454)
Feb 1, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S459; text as passed Senate: CR S459; text of measure as introduced: CR S454)
Feb 1, 2006
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2006 | House · vote #10 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 418–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that no U.S. assistance should be provided directly to the Palestinian Authority (PA) if any representative political party holding a majority of parliamentary seats within the PA maintains a position calling for the destruction of Israel.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1