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119-sres-68119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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Summary

Prevent a U.S. takeover of Gaza. This resolution would state the Senate's view that the United States should not deploy U.S. Armed Forces, risk U.S. lives, or use U.S. funds to "take over" Gaza. It is a non-binding policy statement reflecting concerns about displacement, regional fallout, and legal authorization requirements.

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  • U.S. service members: Would express Senate opposition to sending U.S. Armed Forces into Gaza for the purpose of taking control, and to risking U.S. lives for that objective.
  • U.S. taxpayers: Would declare that U.S. funds should not be used to carry out a takeover of Gaza.
  • Palestinian people: The resolution's preamble affirms Palestinians' right to self-determination and raises concern about the forcible displacement of about 2 million Gazans.
  • Regional relations: It warns that a U.S. takeover could damage ties with partners and could validate rhetoric that might increase regional radicalization.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2025

  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 3/27/2025

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