Condemns Iraq's unprovoked attacks on Israel. Expresses sympathy for the loss of life, casualties, and destruction.
Declares solidarity with the people of Israel. Commends the citizens of Israel for their perseverance and the Government of Israel for its restraint.
Recognizes Israel's right to defend itself. Reaffirms America's continued commitment to provide Israel with the means to maintain her freedom and security.
HCON 41 RFS 102d CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23 (legislative day, JANUARY 3), 1991 Received January 24 (legislative day, JANUARY 3), 1991 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning the Iraqi attacks against Israel. Whereas Iraq, without provocation, has repeatedly attacked Israeli civilian targets with surface-to-surface missiles; Whereas Israel is a close democratic friend of the United States and a major non-NATO ally; Whereas Iraq has threatened to `burn half of Israel' with chemical weapons; Whereas Israel has exhibited exceptional restraint in the face of these circumstances; Whereas Israel agreed to absorb this first strike and has sustained two additional attacks; Whereas the United States has provided Patriot missile crews to Israel in order to help defend Israel from these attacks; Whereas Israel continues to support the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 678 through the unprecedented international coalition of forces in the Persian Gulf; and Whereas every country has the right to defend itself: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) condemns these unprovoked attacks by Iraq on Israel; (2) expresses profound sympathy for the loss of life, casualties and destruction; (3) declares heartfelt solidarity with the people of Israel; (4) commends the citizens of Israel for their brave and composed perseverance; (5) commends the Government of Israel for its restraint; (6) recognizes Israel's right to defend itself; and (7) reaffirms America's continued commitment to provide Israel with the means to maintain her freedom and security. Passed the House of Representatives January 23, 1991. Attest: DONNALD K. ANDERSON, Clerk.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Fascell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 11).
Roll Call #11 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 11).
Roll Call #11 (House)Llama 3.2 · runs locally in your browser
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.