S.RES.709: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the August 13, 2020, and September 11, 2020, announcements of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the King

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 17, 2020
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020

Bill Cosponsors

95 (42 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 52 Republicans)

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Bill Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain are historic achievements. Further, it encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel, and it reaffirms the Senate's support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There is one statement associated with S.RES.709.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sept. 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5713-5714)
Sept. 17, 2020

Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

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