S.Res. 72: A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Feb. 11, 2025
Last Action: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863) (March 13, 2025)
This resolution affirms that Hamas cannot be allowed to retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip. The resolution also (1) calls on the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and elsewhere; and (2) supports Israel as it defends itself from Hamas, Iran, and Iranian proxies.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) (Feb. 11, 2025)
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) (Feb. 11, 2025)
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) (Feb. 11, 2025)
Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) (Feb. 11, 2025)
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) (Feb. 19, 2025)