Bill113th Congress

S.Res. 65

A resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.

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Introduced
Feb 28, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
May 22, 2013
Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133. (text: CR S3745)

Sponsor

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

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First Name: Lindsey
Last Name: Graham
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Cosponsors
1
Committees
9
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Related Bills
13
Subjects
3
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2
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Update Date (incl. Text)
Jan 10, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
SRES
Resolution Number
65
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 28, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
May 22, 2013Floor

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133. (text: CR S3745)

Source: Senate

May 22, 2013Floor17000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133.(text: CR S3745)

Source: Library of Congress

May 22, 2013Floor

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3745; text as reported in Senate: CR S3736-3737)

Source: Senate

Apr 17, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 43.

Source: Senate

Apr 17, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Source: Senate

Apr 17, 2013Committee14000

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Source: Library of Congress

Apr 16, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Source: Senate

Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1035-1036)

Source: Senate

Feb 28, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Feb 28, 20130

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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)· Apr 17, 20131

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 against Iran's nuclear weapons program 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.

Passed Senate amended· May 22, 201335

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 against Iran's nuclear weapons program 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.

Foreign Relations Committee

Senate· Standing
Arms control and nonproliferationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranIsraelMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNuclear weaponsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictions

Agreed to Senate

May 22, 2013

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Reported to Senate

Apr 17, 2013

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Introduced in Senate

Feb 28, 2013

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