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- H.RES.575
H.RES.575: Asserting that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
164 (70 Democrats, 95 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to the security of Israel. Asserts that: (1) terrorist organizations, such as Hamas, should not be permitted to participate in Palestinian elections until such organizations recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, cease incitement, condemn terrorism, and disarm and dismantle their terrorist infrastructure; and (2) the inclusion of Hamas or any other terrorist group on the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. Res. 575.
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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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 17, 7 Present (Roll no. 650).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Eric Cantor (R-Va.) |