A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.
Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced
Summary
Two-state solution: This resolution would urge U.S. recognition of a demilitarized State of Palestine alongside a secure State of Israel consistent with international law and mutual recognition.
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- Palestinian leaders and voters would be urged to hold elections in 2026 and carry out key reforms and commitments to European partners to boost democratic legitimacy.
- Civilians in Gaza would be the focus of a call for Israel to end the war there and to surge humanitarian aid into the territory.
- The resolution would demand that Hamas end its campaign of terrorism, lay down its arms, and unconditionally release all hostages.
- It would encourage Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Arab states, and the international community to begin planning post-conflict security, governance, and reconstruction toward a comprehensive regional peace.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Peter Welch
VT • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Roll Call Votes
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