S.Res. 599: A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

S.Res. 599: A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

112th Congress · introduced 2012-11-15 · International Affairs · Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859)

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Where it came from: introduced 2012-11-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · what a sponsor is
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Where it stands now: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism. Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel. Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.

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A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

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

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Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] · 66 cosponsors

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James E. Risch (R-ID), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), John Boozman (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), John Barrasso (R-WY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Thune (R-SD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), Patty Murray (D-WA) and 6 more.

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] reported raising $3.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (3)

Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-112sres599.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/112/sres>

Record fed-us-cong112-sres599 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112