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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Feb 2, 2005
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Commends the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election.
Congratulates the new Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas.
Urges the Palestinian leadership to continue to advance democratic ideals.
Condemns terrorism and urges President Mahmoud Abbas to immediately take steps to dismantle the Palestinian terrorist infrastructure, consolidate the Palestinian security organizations, and end the incitement to violence and hatred in Palestinian media and institutions.
Urges Arab states to assist the Palestinian Authority in bringing an end to terrorism and anti-Israel incitement in their own media.
Encourages all interested parties to take advantage of this historic opportunity to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East.
People & committees
Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7] · R–MO
Legislative record
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H292-293)
House roll call 17 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H292-293)
House roll call 17 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H325-326)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H292-299)
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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