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H.Res. 34 (111th)

Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

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Introduced

8 January 2009

Last action

9 January 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], David Scott, Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25], Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Subjects

Defence, Housing, Transport, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Housing · Transport · Education

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Summary

Expresses commitment to the welfare and survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and recognizes its right to act in self-defense. Reiterates that Hamas must end the rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians, and dismantle its terrorist infrastructure. Encourages the Administration to work to support a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure. States that the lives of innocent civilians must be protected to the maximum extent possible. Calls on all nations to: (1) condemn Hamas for embedding its fighters, leaders, and weapons in private homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, and otherwise using Palestinian civilians as human shields while simultaneously targeting Israeli civilians; and (2) lay blame for the breaking of the calm and for subsequent civilian casualties on Hamas. Supports efforts to diminish the influence of extremists in the Palestinian territories. Calls: (1) on Egypt to intensify its efforts to halt smuggling between Gaza and Egypt; and (2) for the release of the kidnaped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Reiterates support for a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

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Timeline

  1. 8 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 January 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 January 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H95)

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 January 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10).(text: CR H95)

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 January 2009

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 January 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 January 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H95-113)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 January 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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