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S.RES.548: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Israel has an undeniable right to self-defense, and to condemn the recent destabilizing actions by extremists aboard the ship Mavi Marmara.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 9, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 24, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) that Israel has a right to defend itself against any threat to its citizens' safety; (2) reaffirming that the United States stands with Israel in pursuit of shared security goals, including Israel's security; (3) condemning the violent attack and provocation by extremists aboard the Mavi Marmara; (4) condemning any future such attempts to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza for the purpose of provoking...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
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| June 9, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |