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H.RES.729: Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
282 (119 Democrats, 163 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 13, 2016
- Introduced in House - May 13, 2016
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms: that Israel is a major U.S. strategic partner, that it is U.S. policy and law to ensure that Israel maintains its qualitative military edge and self-defense capacity, and support of an Israeli tiered missile defense program. Urges finalization of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel. ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Sept. 13, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Sept. 13, 2016 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 4 (Roll no. 504). (text: CR 9/12/2016 H5266-5267) |
Sept. 13, 2016 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5386-5387)
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Sept. 12, 2016 |
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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Sept. 12, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 729.
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Sept. 12, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5266-5270)
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Sept. 12, 2016 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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July 14, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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July 14, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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May 13, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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May 13, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |