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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-68| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should not deploy its military assets or personnel to Gaza with the objective of "taking over" the territory. It explicitly states that the U.S. should not risk American lives or expend funds to fulfill this pronounced objective, emphasizing the lack of congressional authorization required by law for such military force. The resolution highlights several concerns, including that asserting control over Gaza would fracture relations with regional partners, validate adversarial rhetoric, and foster higher levels of radicalization and terrorism. It also notes that the American people have no interest in a new, extended military deployment or expending billions of taxpayer dollars for operations in Gaza, nor in the forcible displacement of its population.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)

International Affairs

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-68| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should not deploy its military assets or personnel to Gaza with the objective of "taking over" the territory. It explicitly states that the U.S. should not risk American lives or expend funds to fulfill this pronounced objective, emphasizing the lack of congressional authorization required by law for such military force. The resolution highlights several concerns, including that asserting control over Gaza would fracture relations with regional partners, validate adversarial rhetoric, and foster higher levels of radicalization and terrorism. It also notes that the American people have no interest in a new, extended military deployment or expending billions of taxpayer dollars for operations in Gaza, nor in the forcible displacement of its population.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (13)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted