US SR176 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 32-14)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-06-05 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: CR S3235-3238)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and extends the Senate's friendship and hopes for peace to Jerusalem's residents and Israel's people. Reaffirms support for Israel's commitment to religious freedom and administration of holy sites in Jerusalem. Supports strengthening the mutually beneficial American-Israeli relationship. Commends Egypt and Jordan, former combatant states of the Six Day War, for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and continuing to uphold their respective peace agreements. Reaffirms: (1) that it is long-standing U.S. bipartisan policy that the permanent status of Jerusalem remains a matter to be decided between the parties through final status negotiations towards a two-state solution; and (2) the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 as U.S. law, and calls upon the President and all U.S. officials to abide by its provisions.

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Title

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

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Roll Calls

2017-06-05 - Senate - Resolution RC# 138 (Y: 90 N: 0 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-05SenateResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 0. Record Vote Number: 138. (consideration: CR S3235-3238)
2017-05-25SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 107.
2017-05-25SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2017-05-25SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2017-05-24SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3148)

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