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110th Congress > House > Vote 954

Date: October 15, 2007

Result: 375-5 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 961

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: ACKERMAN, Gary Leonard (D-NY)

Bill number: HRES738

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Description: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria’s continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon

Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the campaign of murder, terror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Lebanon's democratically-elected government and establishing a new Lebanese government subservient to Syria and Iran. Condemns Syria and Iran for their gross interference in Lebanon's internal political affairs and gross violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions protective of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence. Condemns Lebanese political parties and actors who have allied themselves with Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own country. Condemns efforts by some Lebanese political figures to impede the legal and established processes of their country for the selection of a new president. Affirms the House of Representatives' support for Lebanon's democratically-elected government, people and national sovereignty, and its readiness to provide material support. Calls on all nations to recognize and support Lebanon's sovereignty and independence. Urges the President to use all peaceful means at U.S. disposal to help safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and independence.

Bill titles: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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