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- H.CON.RES.426
H.CON.RES.426: Concerning the violence in the Middle East.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 12, 2000
- Latest Major Action Oct. 25, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
164 (82 Democrats, 83 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the solidarity of Congress with the state and people of Israel at this time of crisis. Condemns the Palestinian leadership for encouraging the violence and doing so little for so long to stop it.Calls upon the Palestinian leadership to: (1) refrain from exhortations to public incitement; and (2) vigorously use its security forces to act immediately to stop all violence, to show respect for all holy sites, and to settle all grievances...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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. 426.
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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.
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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): 365 - 30, 11 Present (Roll no. 549).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Oct. 12, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Benjamin A. Gilman (R-N.Y.) |