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S.RES.185: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it i
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced May 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 28, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
91 (44 Democrats, 1 Independent, 46 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reaffirms support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulting in two states, a democratic Jewish state of Israel and a democratic Palestinian state living in peace and mutual recognition. States that any Palestinian unity government must forswear terrorism, accept Israel's right to exist, and reaffirm previous agreements made with Israel. Opposes any attempt to establish or seek recognition of a Palestinian state...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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 without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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May 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |