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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 13, 1995
Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Implementation Act of 1995 - Declares it to be U.S. policy that: (1) Jerusalem remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic religious group are protected; (2) Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of the State of Israel; and (3) the U.S. Embassy in Israel be relocated to Jerusalem no later than May 31, 1999. States that not more than 50 percent of the funds appropriated for FY 1999 to the Department of State for "Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad" may be obligated in the fiscal year until the Secretary of State determines, and reports to the Congress, that the Embassy has opened. Makes specified amounts of such funds available until expended in certain fiscal years only for construction and other costs associated with relocating the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Requires the Secretary of State to report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate on: (1) the Department of State's plan to implement this Act; and (2) progress made toward opening the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
People & committees
Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] · R–KS
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 104-45.
Became Public Law No: 104-45.
Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.
Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37, 5 Present (Roll no. 734).
House roll call 734 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37, 5 Present (Roll no. 734).
House roll call 734 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10691-10692)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10680-10689)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-5. Record Vote No: 496.
Senate roll call 496 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-5. Record Vote No: 496.
Senate roll call 496 · Individual votesConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S15520-15535)
Measure laid before Senate.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Introduced in Senate
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