Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States and the international community to take certain actions with respect to the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel

S.RES.548

Introduced:

August 3, 2006

Congress:

109

Session:

Second

Last Major Action:

August 3, 2006

Passed in Senate

7 cosponsors.

Calls on Syria and Iran to end support for Hizballah and Hamas. Calls on the U.S. to work with all parties to obtain a cessation of hostilities; to remain engaged to facilitate security for Israel, Lebanon, and all the Middle East; and to ensure the safe return of Israeli soldiers from Lebanon.

Related measures: S. Res. 534 on 7/18/06; H. Res. 921 on 7/18/06; H. Res. 922 on 7/18/06; H. Res. 923 on 7/18/06; H. Con. Res. 450 on 7/19/06; H. Res. 926 on 7/19/06; H. Res. 945 on 7/25/06; H. Res. 954 on 7/26/06; H. Res. 955 on 7/26/06; H. Res. 1044 on 9/27/06.

Passed in Senate by unanimous consent 8/3/06.

Sponsor/Cosponsors:

Lincoln Chafee(R-RI)Russ Feingold(D-WI)Dianne Feinstein(D-CA)Edward Kennedy(D-MA)

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Legislation Topics

Hamas Hizballah Iran Israel/Israelis Lebanon Syria