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H.Res. 1359 (111th)

Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who is held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

13 May 2010

Last action

24 June 2010 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rescom. Pierluisi, Pedro R. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]

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Summary

Demands that Hamas: (1) immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; (2) allow access to the Israeli captives by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, including communication with his family. Expresses: (1) commitment to the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state within recognized and secure borders; (2) support in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a democratic, viable, and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel; (3) sympathy for Gilad Shalit's family; and (4) commitment to seek the release of Gilad Shalit and other missing Israeli soldiers. Recalls Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev, Zecharya Baumel, Zvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, Ron Arad, Guy Hever, and Majdy Halabi. Condemns: (1) Hamas for the cross border attack and kidnapping of Gilad Shalit; and (2) Iran and Syria for their support for international terrorism.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 May 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Ackerman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1359.

    Source: Floor

  6. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4713-4716)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 June 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 June 2010

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 June 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 June 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/23/2010 H4713-4714)

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 June 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/23/2010 H4713-4714)

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 June 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4857)

    Source: Floor

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