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Latest Update: Saturday, October, 11th 2008
Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, and for other purposes. 3/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations for the ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and continued human rights violations; (2) state sponsors of terror, such as Iran and Syria, for enabling Palestinian terrorist organizations to carry out such attacks; and (3) the use of innocent Palestinian civilians as human shields by those who carry out rocket and other attacks. Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict; and (2) sympathy and support for innocent Palestinian civilians who reject terrorism and desire to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors but who continue to be utilized as human shields by terrorist organizations. Supports the government [...] show full description
- 03/05/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
- 03/05/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 03/05/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 03/05/2008 - 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.
- 03/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
show all actions- 03/05/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 951.
- 03/05/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 03/05/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 03/05/2008 - 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.
- 03/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 03/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 93).
- 03/05/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 03/05/2008 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 03/05/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1234-1239)
- 03/05/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1241)
- 03/05/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1234)
- 02/27/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 02/27/2008 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
- 02/27/2008 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
- 01/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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