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H.Con.Res.133 / 105th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 30, 1997

Expresses: (1) condolences for the loss of life and the serious injuries suffered in the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997; and (2) the solidarity of the American people with the people of Israel. Reaffirms: (1) the determination of the Congress to join with the Government of Israel in fighting against international terrorism; and (2) the commitment of the Congress to the peace process in the Middle East. Urges: (1) Yassir Arafat and officials of the Palestinian Authority to bring to justice leaders of terrorist organizations and extremist groups and to eliminate all weapons and explosives in their hands; (2) all parties to work together to bring lasting peace and security without violence and terrorism to the Middle East; and (3) the President and appropriate executive agencies to provide all appropriate assistance to the Government of Israel to provide medical and other assistance to the victims of this terrorist act, to bring to justice the terrorist leaders behind this and similar acts of violence, and to work to prevent such terrorist acts in the future.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D–CA

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
28 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Received in the Senate.

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

  4. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 427 - 1 (Roll no. 348).

    House roll call 348 · Individual votes
  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 427 - 1 (Roll no. 348).

    House roll call 348 · Individual votes
  6. Considered as unfinished business.

  7. The Speaker put the question on agreeing to the concurrent resolution and announced that, by voice vote, the concurrrent resolution was agreed to. Mr. Lantos requested the Yeas and Nays. Further proceedings were postponed.

  8. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6342-6346, H6380)

  9. Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  10. Committee on International Relations discharged.

  11. Committee on International Relations discharged.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

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