An original concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 1997): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
What this bill does
S.Con.Res. 46 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). As described by its title, the resolution was intended to express "the sense of the Senate" regarding a terrorist bombing that occurred in a Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997 — the same day the resolution was introduced. Concurrent resolutions of this kind are typically used by Congress to state an official position or reaction to an event; they do not carry the force of law and do not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements.
Because the full text of this resolution has not been published, the specific language, findings, or any recommendations it may have contained are not known. Based on the title alone, it would likely have addressed U.S. reaction to the bombing and possibly relations with Israel, but no further details can be confirmed without the text.
The resolution affects no one directly in a legal sense, since it is a statement of Senate sentiment rather than binding legislation. It was referred to and ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the day it was introduced. According to the CRS summary, it did not receive a vote in either the committee or the full Senate, and it did not advance further before the end of that Congress. As a result, this resolution did not become law and has no continuing legal effect.
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Official summary
Declares that the Congress expresses: (1) its condolences to the people of Israel for the loss of life and serious injuries suffered in the terrorist bombing in the Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997; (2) the solidarity of the American people with people of Israel; (3) its determination to join with the Israeli Government in fighting terrorism; and (4) its commitment to peace in the Middle East. Urges Yasser Arafat and officials of the Palestinian Authority to: (1) do more to combat terrorism and eliminate terrorist networks in areas under their control; and (2) cooperate more intensively with the Israeli Government in fighting terrorism. Urges all parties to work to end terrorism to promote lasting peace and security in the region.
Timeline
30 Jul 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
Common questions
- What does S.Con.Res. 46 do?
- S.Con.Res. 46 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the 105th Congress by Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). As described by its title, the resolution was intended to express "the sense of the Senate" regarding a terrorist bombing that occurred in a Jerusalem market on July 30, 1997 — the same day the resolution was introduced. Concurrent resolutions of this kind are typically used by Congress to state an official position or reaction to an event; they do not carry the force of law and do not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements. Because the full text of this resolution has not been published, the specific language, findings, or any recommendations it may have contained are not known. Based on the title alone, it would likely have addressed U.S. reaction to the bombing and possibly relations with Israel, but no further details can be confirmed without the text. The resolution affects no one directly in a legal sense, since it is a statement of Senate sentiment rather than binding legislation. It was referred to and ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the day it was introduced. According to the CRS summary, it did not receive a vote in either the committee or the full Senate, and it did not advance further before the end of that Congress. As a result, this resolution did not become law and has no continuing legal effect.
- Has S.Con.Res. 46 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Con.Res. 46. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Con.Res. 46?
- S.Con.Res. 46 was sponsored by Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] (R-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Con.Res. 46?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140. (30 Jul 1997).
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