US SR302 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-11-10 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-11-10 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks. Condemns Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis. Welcomes Israel's commitment to maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount. Urges the international community to join in condemning these Palestinian terror attacks. Declares that there is no justification for these attacks and that there is a direct correlation between the recent upsurge in violence and Arab incitement regarding the Temple Mount. Stands with the people of Israel. Supports Israel's right to self-defense and rejects any suggestion of the moral equivalence of Israeli security personnel protecting its citizens from violence and terrorists intent on taking innocent lives. Supports the agreement to install surveillance cameras on the Temple Mount. Calls upon President Abbas to stop incitement by Palestinian officials and media and to take all steps necessary to halt these attacks. Supports individuals and organizations working to encourage cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. Encourages President Abbas to continue strengthening and maintaining security cooperation with Israel. Reiterates that Palestinian political goals will never be achieved through violence, and calls on all parties to return to the negotiating table.
Title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7956) |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | S.Amdt.2808 Amendment SA 2808 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | S.Amdt.2807 Amendment SA 2807 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | S.Amdt.2808 Amendment SA 2808 proposed by Senator Murkowski for Senator Blumenthal. (consideration: CR S7956; text: CR S7956) |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | S.Amdt.2807 Amendment SA 2807 proposed by Senator Murkowski for Senator Blumenthal. (consideration: CR S7955; text: CR S7955) |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 292. (consideration: CR S7955-7956; text: CR S7956) |
| 2015-11-10 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. |
| 2015-11-03 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7725-7726) |
Subjects
Arab-Israeli relations
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
