HRES 34 111th Congress House

Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Introduced: January 8, 2009 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov

International Affairs Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEgypt

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Gaza StripInternational law and treatiesIsraelMiddle EastMilitary personnel and dependentsPalestiniansSmuggling and traffickingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorism

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Agreed to (House)

Jan 9, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H95)

Jan 9, 2009

Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jan 9, 2009

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

Jan 9, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H138-139)

Jan 9, 2009

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.

Jan 9, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.

Jan 9, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H95-113)

Jan 8, 2009

Introduced in House

Jan 8, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jan 9, 2009	House · vote #10	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	390–5	See who voted →

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Latest action January 9, 2009

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

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense.

Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure.

Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure.

States that the lives of innocent civilians must be protected to the maximum extent possible.

Calls on all nations to: (1) condemn Hamas for embedding its fighters, leaders, and weapons in private homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, and otherwise using Palestinian civilians as human shields while simultaneously targeting Israeli civilians; and (2) lay blame for the breaking of the calm and for subsequent civilian casualties on Hamas.

Supports efforts to diminish the influence of extremists in the Palestinian territories.

Calls: (1) on Egypt to intensify its efforts to halt smuggling between Gaza and Egypt; and (2) for the release of the kidnaped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

Reiterates support for a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 54