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Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

S.Res. 852 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 24 Democratic cosponsors · See all 25 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

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How Congress voted

  • The SenateMotion to Discharge Rejected 47–51
    A vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it · 09/29/2026
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What this bill would do

S. Res. 852 is a Senate resolution that requests the Secretary of State to provide a formal statement on Israel's human rights practices. The document specifically asks for detailed information regarding the deaths of United States citizens in the West Bank since January 1, 2022. It also demands assessments concerning United States citizens currently held in Israeli prisons. Additionally, the resolution asks for descriptions of the human rights situation for Palestinian children in Israeli military detention. Finally, it outlines the steps taken by the United States government to promote human rights and mitigate violence in the region.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +6

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    This resolution directly mandates an unclassified statement from the Department of State to congressional committees regarding human rights practices and investigations into the deaths of United States citizens.

  • Scored +3

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically requests information and assessments concerning the human rights situation and detention conditions of Palestinian children.

  • Scored +3

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The resolution emphasizes diplomatic engagement and reporting regarding human rights practices and the protection of United States citizens in the West Bank.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.

  • The Senate: a vote to take a measure away from a committee that has not acted on it A committee can hold a measure indefinitely. This asks the whole chamber to take it away from the committee and bring it to the floor. If it fails, the measure stays where it was. Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yes · 51 no

    See who voted how →

    09/29/2026 · Roll call 252 · recorded as “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852”