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SRES 498 113th Congress Senate International Affairs Arab-Israeli relations Conflicts and wars Gaza Strip Israel Middle East Palestinians Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Introduced: July 10, 2014 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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Jul 17, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 17, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4626)
Jul 16, 2014
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
Jul 16, 2014
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jul 16, 2014
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 10, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4417)
Jul 10, 2014
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.

Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

What's happening now July 17, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 38
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jul 21, 2014
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 17, 2014
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 17, 2014
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jul 17, 2014
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 17, 2014
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jul 16, 2014
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 16, 2014
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jul 16, 2014
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jul 16, 2014
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 15, 2014
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 15, 2014
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 15, 2014
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 15, 2014
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 14, 2014
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 14, 2014
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 14, 2014
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 14, 2014
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 14, 2014
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 2014
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jul 14, 2014
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jul 14, 2014
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 10, 2014
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 10, 2014
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jul 10, 2014
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jul 10, 2014
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jul 10, 2014
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 10, 2014
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jul 10, 2014
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jul 10, 2014
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 10, 2014
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 10, 2014
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jul 10, 2014
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jul 10, 2014
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jul 10, 2014
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 10, 2014
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 10, 2014
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jul 10, 2014
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 10, 2014