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S.Res. 92 (110th)

A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of soldiers of Israel held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah.

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Introduced

1 March 2007

Last action

12 April 2007 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4456-4457)

Sponsors

Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Charles Schumer, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Susan Collins

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

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Summary

Demands that: (1) Hamas release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit; (2) Hezbollah accept the mandate of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 by releasing Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev; and (3) Hezbollah and Hamas accede to basic standards of humanitarian conduct and allow access to the Israeli captives by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Expresses: (1) commitment to Israel's survival as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders; (2) support and interest in achieving a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the creation of a viable and independent Palestinian state living in peace alongside Israel; (3) concern for the families of Gilad Shalit, Ehud Goldwasser, and Eldad Regev; and (4) commitment to seek the Israeli captives' release. Condemns: (1) Hamas and Hezbollah for the cross border attacks and kidnappings which precipitated the armed conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and armed Palestinian groups; and (2) Iran and Syria for their ongoing support of Hezbollah and Hamas.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2516)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 2007

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4456-4457)

    Source: Floor

  4. 12 April 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4456-4457)

    Source: Floor

  5. 12 April 2007

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4456-4457)

    Source: Discharge

  6. 12 April 2007

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4456-4457)

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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