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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 28, 2005
Condemns in the strongest terms Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's despicable threats, and demands that he repudiate them.
Calls on the U.N. Security Council and all civilized nations to: (1) condemn these statements and to censure Iran for its statements and policies aimed at destroying Israel; and (2) consider measures to deny Iran the means to carry out its threats and to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Reaffirms the unwavering alliance between the United States and Israel and reasserts the U.S. commitment to defend Israel's right to exist as a free and democratic state.
People & committees
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R–IL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 556). (text: CR H9373-9374)
House roll call 556 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 556).(text: CR H9373-9374)
House roll call 556 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9394-9395)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 523 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lantos demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered. Subsequently, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 523.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H9373-9380)
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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