S.Con.Res. 41: A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law.

113th Congress · introduced 2014-07-24 · International Affairs · Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911)

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Where it came from: introduced 2014-07-24 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law.

Plain summary

Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.

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Official text

A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · 1 cosponsors

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] reported raising $12.4 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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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.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-113sconres41.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/113/sconres>

Record fed-us-cong113-sconres41 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113