An amendment numbered 8 printed in part C of House Report 111-143 to express the sense of Congress that Israel has the right to defend itself from an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran and other countries and organizations.
What it does: Adds SEC. 11__. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE at the end of subtitle B of title XIDescription
At the end of subtitle B of title XI, add the following: SEC. 11__. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE. It is the sense of Congress that Israel has the inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2410
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Adds SEC. 11__. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE at the end of subtitle B of title XI
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 11__. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE.
Inserted: It is the sense of Congress that Israel has the inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
Original wording
At the end of subtitle B of title XI, add the following:
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As printed
At the end of subtitle B of title XI, add the following:
SEC. 11__. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENSE.
It is the sense of Congress that Israel has the inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.
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House amendment offered
June 10, 2009
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House amendment offered
June 10, 2009
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
June 10, 2009 • 3:02 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 10, 2009 • 3:02 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Sessions.(consideration: CR H6490-6492; text: CR H6490)
June 10, 2009 • 2:49 PM
Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Sessions. (consideration: CR H6490-6492; text: CR H6490)
June 10, 2009 • 2:49 PM
On agreeing to the Sessions amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
June 10, 2009 • 3:02 PM