Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

H.Res.835 through Congress

H.Res.835 is considered only in the House.

HouseMay 10, 2018Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.502 A resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

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Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · May 10, 2018

Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora and the diplomatic recognition of Israel from governments worldwide.

Reiterates support for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement leading to a two-state solution.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · R–NC

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

61 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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May 10, 2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
May 10, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 10, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
May 10, 2018
Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
May 10, 2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H3912-3913; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3912-3913)
May 10, 2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.(consideration: CR H3912-3913; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3912-3913)
Apr 18, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2018
Introduced in House

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SRES 502 · A resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

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Analyze H.Res.835 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.835, 115th Congress: Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/835

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2018-05-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres835/BILLS-115hres835eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T20:58:26Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.835 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.835, 115th Congress: Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/835

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2018-05-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres835/BILLS-115hres835eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T20:58:26Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.835 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.835, 115th Congress: Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/835

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2018-05-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres835/BILLS-115hres835eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T20:58:26Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.835, 115th Congress: Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/835

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2018-05-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres835/BILLS-115hres835eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T20:58:26Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.835 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.