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HRES 738 110th Congress House International Affairs Aggression Assassination Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Economic assistance Government Operations and Politics Iran Lebanon Middle East and North Africa Murder Political parties Political violence Sovereignty Syria Terrorism United Nations

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon.

Introduced: October 15, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Oct 15, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 961). (text: CR H11501)
Oct 15, 2007
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): 375 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 961).(text: CR H11501)
Oct 15, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11531)
Oct 15, 2007
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.
Oct 15, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 738.
Oct 15, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11501-11504)
Oct 15, 2007
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 15, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 15, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 15, 2007 House · vote #961 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 3755 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran.

Condemns Syria and Iran for their gross interference in Lebanon's internal political affairs and gross violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions protective of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.

Condemns Lebanese political parties and actors who have allied themselves with Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own country.

Condemns efforts by some Lebanese political figures to impede the legal and established processes of their country for the selection of a new president.

Affirms the House of Representatives' support for Lebanon's democratically-elected government, people and national sovereignty, and its readiness to provide material support.

Calls on all nations to recognize and support Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.

Urges the President to use all peaceful means at U.S. disposal to help safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.

What's happening now October 15, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1