This resolution affirms that Israel is not a racist or apartheid state. The resolution also (1) rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and (2) affirms that the United States will always be a staunch partner of Israel.
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[H. Con. Res. 57 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 57
Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 17, 2023
Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Kustoff, Mr. Miller of Ohio, Mr. Waltz,
Mr. McCaul, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. Williams of Texas, Ms. Van Duyne,
Mrs. Bice, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, Mr. Moran, Mr. Aderholt, Mr.
Webster of Florida, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Johnson of Ohio, Mr. Self,
Mr. Ogles, Mr. Moolenaar, Mr. Kean of New Jersey, Mr. Reschenthaler,
Mr. Burgess, Mr. Mann, Mr. Jackson of Texas, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr.
Garbarino, and Mr. Feenstra) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and
in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state;
(2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and
xenophobia; and
(3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and
supporter of Israel.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3670-3673)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 57.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3684-3685)
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): 412 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 338). (text: CR H3670)
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 338). (text: CR H3670)
Roll Call #338 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3557; text: CR S3557)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3557; text: CR S3557)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.