HRES 575 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Asserting that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not participate in elections held by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2005-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.(2005-12-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2005-12-16
Roll #650
Yea 397Nay 17
Democrats
179 Yea·16 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·1 Nay
PassedHouse · 2005-12-16
Roll #650
Yea 397Nay 17
Democrats
179 Yea·16 Nay
Republicans
217 Yea·1 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to the security of Israel. Asserts that: (1) terrorist organizations, such as Hamas, should not be permitted to participate in Palestinian elections until such organizations recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state, cease incitement, condemn terrorism, and disarm and dismantle their terrorist infrastructure; and (2) Hamas' or any other terrorist group's inclusion into the Palestinian governing structure will inevitably raise serious U.S. policy considerations, potentially undermining the ability of the United States to provide financial assistance and conduct normal relations with the PA. Calls on the Palestinian Authority (PA) President Abbas before the election to declare openly his intention to dismantle the terrorist organizations. States that progress in the peace process requires sustained Palestinian effort to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans