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H.Res. 598 (109th)

Condemning actions by the Government of Syria that have hindered the investigation of the assassination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri conducted by the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC), expressing support for extending the UNIIIC's investigative mandate, and stating concern about similar assassination attempts apparently aimed at destabilizing Lebanon's security and undermining Lebanon's sovereignty.

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Introduced

14 December 2005

Last action

16 December 2005 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Condemns the government of Syria for hindering and failing to cooperate with the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission's (UNIIIC) investigation of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri's assassination. Supports extending UNIIIC's investigative mandate for at least six months. States that insecurity in Lebanon could have a destabilizing effect on the region and harm Lebanon's strengthening of democracy and economic prosperity. Expresses gratitude to: (1) chief investigator Detlev Mehlis and UNIIIC for their continuing efforts to uncover evidence about Rafik Hariri's assassination; and (2) those who have freely assisted the UNIIIC investigation. Demands that Syria commit itself to fulfill all obligations with UNIIIC and with U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1595, and 1636. Encourages the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence in the U.N. Security Council to advocate for the application of punitive measures and sanctions against Syria that target its leadership if Syria fails to cooperate fully with the UNIIIC investigation and continues to violate Resolutions 1559, 1595, and 1636. Urges the U.S. government to support UNIIIC's extension of jurisdiction to include assassinations and assassination attempts in Lebanon since February 14, 2005.

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Timeline

  1. 14 December 2005

    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

  2. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 598.

    Source: Floor

  3. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11644-11649)

    Source: Floor

  4. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  5. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 14 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 16 December 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 December 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 662). (text: CR 12/14/2005 S11644-11645)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 December 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 662).(text: CR 12/14/2005 S11644-11645)

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 December 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12014-12015)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 19 December 2005

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 19 December 2005

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    summary · EN · 16 December 2005

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