CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Joni Ernst (R-IA)

A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.

S.Res. 438 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 52 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel. It specifically condemns Iran-backed Hamas for its attacks, the killing and kidnapping of Americans, and the use of rape and torture against hostages. The resolution also condemns specific destructive and antisemitic protests occurring within the United States. Furthermore, it commends ongoing cease-fire negotiations intended to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Finally, the Senate expresses support for an outcome that ensures the survival of Israel, removes Hamas's ability to reconstitute, and returns all remaining hostages, including the remains of two U.S. citizens.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution expresses strong support for the survival of Israel, a key strategic ally.

  • Scored +1

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution's condemnation of antisemitic protests addresses specific threats to the safety of Jewish Americans.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The resolution condemns specific domestic protests which may impact how political expression is viewed.