A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/72
Last Updated: March 18, 2025

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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

ID: G000359

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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

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, where our esteemed leaders pretend to care about something other than their own re-election and the interests of their donors.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This resolution is a masterclass in grandstanding, with the main purpose being to allow senators to virtue-signal their support for Israel while doing absolutely nothing concrete to address the situation. The objective? To look tough on terrorism, appease AIPAC and other pro-Israel lobbies, and maybe, just maybe, get some campaign contributions out of it.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a non-binding statement that says "Hamas is bad" and "we should do something about it." Wow, what a bold stance. The only concrete action called for is for the President to use economic and diplomatic tools to halt funding for Hamas from Iran and other sources. Because, you know, that hasn't been tried before.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the usual suspects: Israel, Hamas, Iran, and the Palestinian people caught in the middle. But let's be real, this resolution is more about posturing for domestic consumption than actually addressing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The stakeholders? AIPAC, other pro-Israel lobbies, and the senators' re-election campaigns.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution? Zero. Zilch. Nada. It's a meaningless statement that will be forgotten by next week. But hey, it might get some senators a few soundbites on Fox News or CNN, so there's that. The implications? More of the same: continued inaction, more suffering for civilians, and further entrenchment of the status quo.

Diagnosis: This resolution is a classic case of "Legislative Lip Service Disease" (LLSD), where politicians pretend to care about an issue but do nothing meaningful to address it. Symptoms include grandstanding, virtue-signaling, and a complete lack of concrete action. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for hypocrisy, and a willingness to call out the obvious lies and posturing.

Prognosis: The patient (i.e., the Israeli-Palestinian conflict) will continue to suffer from LLSD until real, meaningful action is taken. But hey, at least our senators can say they "did something."

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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$130,438
24 donors
PACs
$3,833
Organizations
$6,805
Committees
$0
Individuals
$119,800
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$3,833
1
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$3,300
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1 transaction
$1,000
4
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$200
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1 transaction
$75

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2 transactions
$13,200
2
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$6,600
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$6,600
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SUMMEY, ELLIOTT
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GERBER, SANDER R.
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FISHER, SHERRILYN
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KAY, ALISON
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
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STOUGHTON, SUSAN
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DETERMAN, MARK
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HILLMAN, TATNALL L. CAPT.
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REGAN, JOHN
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$5,000
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BROWN, MICHAEL MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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FROST, PHILLIP
1 transaction
$5,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 5 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

1
OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
2
ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
Oct 2, 2023
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLC ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERS FOUNDER
Individual BIRMINGHAM, MI
$3,300
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN
Individual GREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
7
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
8
CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC. CEO
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
9
JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual LITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENT OWNER
Individual ROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

ID: C001095

Top Contributors

10

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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$1,919
Mar 7, 2024
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CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
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$600
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YELL COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
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$500
Jan 17, 2024
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DARDANELLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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$400
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RAMSEY, JASON
RAGNAR MANAGER
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$11,600
Jul 11, 2023
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KLINGENSTEIN, THOMAS D. MR.
COHEN KLINGENSTEIN LLC INVESTMENT COUNSELOR
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$11,600
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MCINERNEY, THOMAS
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Individual WESTPORT, CT
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MCMAHON, LINDA E. MRS.
AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE SELF-EMPLOYED
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$11,600
Oct 31, 2023
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CHIAPPA, CARL
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual OLD CHATHAM, NY
$11,600
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SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$11,600
Jan 11, 2024

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

ID: R000608

Top Contributors

10

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WINRED
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$3,343
Oct 24, 2023
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$3,700
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$3,300
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$3,300
Sep 30, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$3,300
Dec 28, 2023
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$3,300
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$3,300
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Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
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10
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

ID: B001319

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
2
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
COM ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Nov 30, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Sep 14, 2023
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$2,500
Oct 29, 2024
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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Mar 31, 2023
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HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Mar 31, 2023

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

ID: F000479

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
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$2,000
Feb 9, 2024
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Nov 29, 2023
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$1,000
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SIMMS, RONALD
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SIMMS, RONALD
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$3,300
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GOLDMAN, AMIR
SUSQUEHANNA INTERNATIONAL GROUP VENTURE CAPITALIST
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$3,300
Oct 6, 2024
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LEPRINO, TERRY
LEPRINO FOODS OWNER
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$3,300
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AFTON PROPERTIES PRINCIPAL
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024

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