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S.1322: Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 13, 1995
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (33 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 - Declares it to be U.S. policy that: (1) Jerusalem remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic religious group are protected; (2) Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of the State of Israel; and (3) the U.S. Embassy in Israel be established in Jerusalem no later than May 31, 1999. States that, subject to the President's waiver authority granted below, not more than 50 percent of the funds...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
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Measure laid before Senate.
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Considered by Senate.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-5. Record Vote No: 496.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37, 5 Present (Roll no. 734).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.
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Became Public Law No: 104-45.
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| Oct. 13, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Joseph Dole (R-Kan.) |