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HRES 268 112th Congress House International Affairs Arab-Israeli relations Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Foreign aid and international relief International law and treaties Israel Middle East Palestinians Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Terrorism United Nations

Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 26, 2011 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 7, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 7, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 6, 13 Present (Roll no. 524). (text: CR 7/6/2011 H4625-4626)
Jul 7, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4732-4733)
Jul 6, 2011
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.
Jul 6, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 268.
Jul 6, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4625-4632)
Jul 6, 2011
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
May 13, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 13, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 7, 2011 House · vote #524 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 407–6 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulting in two states, a democratic Jewish state of Israel and a democratic Palestinian state living in peace and mutual recognition.

States that any Palestinian unity government must forswear terrorism, accept Israel's right to exist, and reaffirm previous agreements made with Israel.

Opposes any attempt to establish or seek recognition of a Palestinian state outside of an agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians.

Urges Palestinian leaders to cease efforts at circumventing the negotiation process, including through a unilateral declaration of statehood or by seeking recognition of a Palestinian state from other nations or the United Nations (U.N.).

Supports the Administration's opposition to a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Affirms that Palestinian efforts to circumvent direct negotiations will harm U.S.-Palestinian relations and will have implications for U.S. assistance programs for the Palestinians and the Palestinians Authority (PA).

Reaffirms the U.S. statutory requirement precluding assistance to a PA that includes Hamas unless that PA and all its ministers accept Israel's right to exist and all prior agreements and understandings with the United States and Israel.

What's happening now July 7, 2011

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 185 Related bill A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conf…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 189
All 189 Democratic 44 Republican 42
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Jul 7, 2011
AKIN, W.
· Jul 6, 2011
BIGGERT, JUDY
· Jul 6, 2011
BILBRAY, BRIAN
· Jul 6, 2011
Black, Diane
· Jul 6, 2011
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jul 6, 2011
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 6, 2011
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jul 6, 2011
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Jul 6, 2011
HASTINGS, DOC
· Jul 6, 2011
INSLEE, JAY
· Jul 6, 2011
Labrador, Raul
· Jul 6, 2011
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Jul 6, 2011
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Jul 6, 2011
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 5, 2011
COSTELLO, JERRY
· Jul 5, 2011
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 5, 2011
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jul 5, 2011
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jul 5, 2011
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 5, 2011
Renacci, James
· Jul 5, 2011
Roby, Martha
· Jul 5, 2011
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jul 5, 2011
Rokita, Todd
· Jul 5, 2011
Rooney, Thomas
· Jul 5, 2011
Ryan, Paul
· Jul 5, 2011
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jul 5, 2011
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 5, 2011
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jul 5, 2011
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jul 5, 2011
Denham, Jeff
· Jun 24, 2011
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Thompson, Mike
California · Jun 24, 2011
Tsongas, Niki
· Jun 24, 2011
BARTON, JOE
· Jun 23, 2011
BONO MACK, MARY
· Jun 23, 2011
CAMP, DAVE
· Jun 23, 2011
Farenthold, Blake
· Jun 23, 2011
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Jun 23, 2011
Graves, Tom
· Jun 23, 2011
GUTIERREZ, LUIS
· Jun 23, 2011
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 23, 2011
McHenry, Patrick
· Jun 23, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· Jun 23, 2011
Richmond, Cedric
· Jun 23, 2011
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Jun 23, 2011
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 21, 2011
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 21, 2011
DREIER, DAVID
· Jun 21, 2011
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Green, Al
Texas · Jun 21, 2011
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 21, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 268: Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-268/
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"H. Res. 268: Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-268/.
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H. Res. 268, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-268/.
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