S.Res. 417 explained · 118th Congress · Not enacted (118th Congress ended)
A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism.
Cosponsors: 99 (47 D, 49 R, 3 other) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2023-10-19
Latest action (2023-10-19): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 261. (consideration: CR S5097-5100, S5102; text: S5112-5113)
What S.Res. 417 does, in plain terms
This resolution states that the Senate stands with Israel as it defends itself, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas' war on Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance. Furthermore, the resolution states that it may not be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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