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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Oct 15, 2007
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Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran.
Condemns Syria and Iran for their gross interference in Lebanon's internal political affairs and gross violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions protective of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
Condemns Lebanese political parties and actors who have allied themselves with Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own country.
Condemns efforts by some Lebanese political figures to impede the legal and established processes of their country for the selection of a new president.
Affirms the House of Representatives' support for Lebanon's democratically-elected government, people and national sovereignty, and its readiness to provide material support.
Calls on all nations to recognize and support Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
Urges the President to use all peaceful means at U.S. disposal to help safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.
People & committees
Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D–NY
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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): 375 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 961). (text: CR H11501)
House roll call 961 · 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): 375 - 5, 1 Present (Roll no. 961).(text: CR H11501)
House roll call 961 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11531)
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. 738.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11501-11504)
Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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