Bill · S.Res. 72· Senate(119-SRES-72)
A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
- Introduced
- 2/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/13/2025 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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 affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. It highlights the history of Hamas, including its intent to destroy the State of Israel and its designation as a foreign terrorist organization. The text cites the October 7, 2023, attack which resulted in many deaths and hostages. It also notes that Hamas receives significant financial and military support from Iran. Finally, the Senate calls on the President to stop Hamas's funding and supports Israel's defense of its sovereignty.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution supports Israel's sovereignty and security against terrorist organizations and Iranian proxies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Halt of Funding: The resolution calls for the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to stop all revenue and funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources (Section 2). This could prevent terrorist groups from receiving the money used for attacks.
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Removal of Political or Military Control: The resolution affirms that Hamas cannot retain control in the Gaza Strip (Section 1). This aims to address the group's stated intent to destroy the State of Israel and undermine peace in the Middle East.
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Support for Sovereignty: The resolution supports the State of Israel as it defends its sovereignty against attacks from Hamas and Iranian proxies (Section 3). This provides a stance of support for the nation facing these attacks.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- 3/13/2025
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)
- 2/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada