H.Res. 1088: Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.

109th Congress · introduced 2006-12-05 · International Affairs · Latest: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2006-12-05 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 531 (2006): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES1088 (2006-12-08), Passed. See all
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Official title

Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses condolences to the people of Lebanon and to the members of Lebanon's Cabinet for the terrorist assassination of Industry Minister Pierre Amin Gemayel. Affirms support for the international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Urges that the perpetrators of Pierre Gemayel's assassination be brought to justice. Expresses concern regarding the increasing polarization of Lebanon's religious sects and calls on the government of Lebanon to pursue electoral reform as a first step in reducing confessional tensions. Recognizes that a regional peace in the Middle East will greatly contribute to Lebanon's long-term security and stability. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote the development of democratic institutions in Lebanon, including an independent Parliament and a strong central government that serve the interests of the Lebanese people.

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Expressing support for Lebanon's democratic institutions and condemning the recent terrorist assassination of Lebanese parliamentarian and Industry Minister Pierre Amine Gemayel.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26] · 1 cosponsors

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House roll call 531 (2006): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES1088 (2006-12-08): Passed

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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-109hres1088.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/109/hres>

Record fed-us-cong109-hres1088 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong109 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong109