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H.Res. 867 (111th)

Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora.

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Introduced

23 October 2009

Last action

3 November 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Erik Paulsen, Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], David Roe, Vern Buchanan, Pete Sessions, FRANK LOBIONDO, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Jerry Moran, Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Robert Latta, JOHN SHIMKUS, ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Judy Chu, JOSEPH CROWLEY, Patrick McHenry, Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-45], Lynn Jenkins, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rob Bishop, Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], KEVIN BRADY, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Albio Sires, Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], ALCEE HASTINGS, Doug Lamborn, Adam Schiff, PETER KING, Adrian Smith, Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Charles Dent, Edward Markey

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Summary

Considers the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" (Goldstone Report) to be biased and unworthy of further consideration or legitimacy. Supports the Administration's efforts to combat anti-Israel bias at the United Nations (U.N.). Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose endorsement of, and measures stemming from, the Report. Reaffirms support for Israel's right to defend its citizens from violent militant groups and their state sponsors.

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Timeline

  1. 23 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 36, 22 Present (Roll no. 838). (text: CR H12232)

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 November 2009

    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): 344 - 36, 22 Present (Roll no. 838).(text: CR H12232)

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12232-12244)

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 November 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

  9. 3 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 867.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 November 2009

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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