S.J.Res. 12 (110th): Jerusalem Resolution

Introduced:
Apr 25, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Samuel “Sam” Brownback [R-KS]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.J.Res. stands for Senate joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 25, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 25, 2007
Referred to Committee Apr 25, 2007
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (2R, 1I, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Full Title

A joint resolution providing for the recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel before the United States recognizes a Palestinian state, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 25, 2007.
3 pages

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4/25/2007--Introduced.
Jerusalem Resolution - Requires the United States, not later than 180 days before recognizing a Palestinian state, to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Prohibits U.S. recognition of a Palestinian state until the international community resolves the status of Jerusalem by recognizing the city as Israel's undivided capital.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the citizens of Israel should be allowed, as a fundamental human right recognized by the United States and U.N. General Assembly Resolution 181 of November 29, 1947, to worship freely and according to their traditions.

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