This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that only a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can ensure Israel's survival as a secure Jewish and democratic state and fulfill the legitimate aspirations for a Palestinian state. It also expresses the sense that any U.S. proposal to achieve a just, stable, and lasting solution should expressly endorse a two-state solution and discourage steps that would put a peaceful resolution further out of reach.
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[H. Res. 326 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 326
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United
States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a
negotiated two-state solution.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 25, 2019
Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Ms. Bass, and Mr. Connolly) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United
States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a
negotiated two-state solution.
Whereas the special relationship between the United States and Israel is rooted
in shared national security interests and shared values of democracy,
human rights, and the rule of law;
Whereas the United States has worked for decades to strengthen Israel's security
through assistance and cooperation on defense and intelligence matters
in order to enhance the safety of United States and Israeli citizens;
Whereas the United States remains unwavering in its commitment to help Israel
address the myriad challenges it faces, including threats from anti-
Israel terrorist organizations, regional instability, horrifying
violence in neighboring states, and hostile regimes that call for its
destruction;
Whereas the United States has long sought a just and stable future for
Palestinians, and an end to the occupation, including opposing
settlement activity and moves toward unilateral annexation in
Palestinian territory;
Whereas for more than 20 years, Presidents of the United States from both
political parties and Israeli Prime Ministers had supported reaching a
two-state solution that establishes a Palestinian state coexisting side
by side with Israel in peace and security;
Whereas United States administrations from both political parties have put
forward proposals to provide a framework for negotiations toward a two-
state solution, including the parameters put forward by President Bill
Clinton in December 2000, the Road Map proposed by President George W.
Bush in April 2003, and the principles set forth by President Barack
Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry in December 2016;
Whereas ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is vital to the interests of
both parties; and
Whereas delays to a political solution to the conflict between Israelis and
Palestinians pose a threat to the ability to maintain a Jewish and
democratic state of Israel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives
that--
(1) only the achievement of a two-state solution that
enhances stability and security in the Middle East can both--
(A) ensure the State of Israel's survival as a
secure Jewish and democratic state; and
(B) fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the
Palestinian people for a state of their own;
(2) while the United States remains indispensable to any
viable effort to achieve that goal, only the Israelis and the
Palestinians can make the difficult choices necessary to end
their conflict;
(3) the United States, with the support of regional and
international partners, can play a constructive role toward
ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by putting forward a
proposal for achieving a two-state solution that is consistent
with the broadly held consensus positions for resolving the
conflict's final status issues as reflected in previous United
States proposals; and
(4) a United States proposal that fails to expressly
endorse a two-state solution as its objective, that expressly
or tacitly encourages unilateral annexation of territory, or is
otherwise inconsistent with the broadly held consensus
positions for resolving the conflict's final status issues as
reflected in previous United States proposals is likely to put
a peaceful end to the conflict further out of reach.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-242.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-242.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 741 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 326 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The rule provides that the amendments to H. Res. 326 and preamble, modified by the amendments in Part B of the report are considered as adopted.
Rule H. Res. 741 passed House.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 741. (consideration: CR H9298-9308)
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 326 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The rule provides that the amendments to H. Res. 326 and preamble, modified by the amendments in Part B of the report are considered as adopted.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 326.
The previous question on the preamble as amended and the resolution was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 326, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Zeldin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9330-9331)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188, 2 Present (Roll no. 652).(text: CR H9298-9299)
Roll Call #652 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188, 2 Present (Roll no. 652). (text: CR H9298-9299)
Roll Call #652 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.