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- H.CON.RES.24
H.CON.RES.24: Expressing congressional opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state and urging the President to assert clearly United States opposition to such a unilateral declaration of statehood.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1999
- Latest Major Action April 13, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
282 (119 Democrats, 1 Independent, 163 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) the final political status of the territory controlled by the Palestinian Authority can only be determined through negotiations and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority; (2) any attempt to establish Palestinian statehood outside the negotiating process will invoke the strongest congressional opposition; and (3) the President should unequivocally assert U.S. opposition to the unilateral declaration of a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 24.
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EXTENSION OF DEBATE TIME - Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent that debate time on the concurrent resolution be extended by 40 minutes, equally controlled and divided. Agreed to without objection.
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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 agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 24, 2 Present (Roll no. 52).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Feb. 4, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) |