SRES-65 : Still Just a Bill

States that Congress:

  • reaffirms the long-standing bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel which enjoy bipartisan support in Congress and among the people of the United States;
  • supports the close military, intelligence, and security cooperation that President Obama has pursued with Israel;
  • condemns the statements and policies of the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran threatening Israel's security and existence;
  • recognizes the tremendous threat posed to the United States, the West, and Israel by Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability;
  • reiterates that U.S. policy is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon capability and to take necessary action to implement such policy;
  • supports the full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran;
  • declares that the United States has a vital national interest and commitment to ensuring Israel's existence and security;
  • supports Israel's right to self-defense; and
  • urges that if Israel is compelled to take military action in self-defense the U.S. government should provide Israel with diplomatic, military, and economic support.

States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of force or a declaration of war.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-05-22VoteResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133. (text: CR S3745)Senate
2013-05-22FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3745; text as reported in Senate: CR S3736-3737)Senate
2013-04-17CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 43.Senate
2013-04-17CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.Senate
2013-04-16CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2013-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1035-1036)Senate
2013-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Lindsey Graham [R] (SC)
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Arms control and nonproliferation
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Sanctions
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
  • Trade restrictions
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • Middle East

Related Bills

See Related Bills