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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 18, 2002
Expresses: (1) solidarity with Israel as it takes necessary steps to provide security to its people by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas; and (2) commitment to Israel's right to self-defense and support for additional U.S. assistance.Condemns the recent wave of Palestinian suicide bombings and the ongoing support and coordination of terror by Yasir Arafat and other members of the Palestinian leadership.Demands that the Palestinian Authority fulfill its commitment to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in the Palestinian areas.Expresses concern that Arafat's actions are not those of a viable partner for peace.Urges all Arab states to declare their unqualified opposition to all forms of terrorism, particularly suicide bombing, and all parties in the region to pursue peace in the Middle East.Commends the President for his leadership in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R–TX
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 352 - 21, 29 Present (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H2078-2079)
House roll call 126 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 352 - 21, 29 Present (Roll no. 126).(text: CR H2078-2079)
House roll call 126 · Individual votesDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 404, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 392.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2078-2090)
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Rule H. Res. 404 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 404 Reported to House. It shall be in order on the legislative day of Thursday, May 2, 2002, for the Speaker to entertain a motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the resolution, H. Res. 392. If the motion is entertained, debate on the resolution shall be extended to one hour.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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