Bill · S.Res. 68· Senate(119-SRES-68)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 2/10/2025
Last activity: 2/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
Sponsored by: Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
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 expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the deployment of military assets to Gaza. It states that the United States should not deploy military personnel or assets for the purpose of "taking over" Gaza. The text cites concerns regarding the displacement of people and the financial costs of such an operation. It also notes a lack of congressional authorization for the use of military force in the region. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to prevent the United States from fulfilling the objective of taking control of Gaza.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+5
The resolution opposes the deployment of military assets and the resulting high costs of military operations.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution states that avoiding control over Gaza would prevent fracturing relations with United States partners.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The resolution seeks to prevent the expenditure of untold billions of taxpayer dollars on military operations in Gaza.

The opposite

Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The resolution emphasizes that there is no congressional authorization required by law for such military force.