Senator	S.Res.27	S.J.Res.14	S.Res.240	S.1862	S.2370	S.Res.494	S.Con.Res.98	S.Res.534	S.Res.548	S.Amdt.4882	Total
Mark Dayton (D)					-1			-1		+1	-1
Norm Coleman (R)			-1		-1	-1		-1		-1	-5

SENATE

1. S.Res.27. Commends the results of the January 2005 Palestinian presidential election. Scoring: +2 sponsor, +1 cosponsor. Last major action: Passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, Feb. 1, 2005.

2. S.J.Res.14. Provides for the recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr. 19, 2005.

3. S.Res.240. Equates criticism of Israel at the United Nations with anti-Semitism. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1cosponsor. Last major action: Passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, Sept. 15, 2005.

4. S.1862. Provides $20 million appropriation for joint US-Israeli research for renewable energy sources to enhance the “special relationship” between the two countries. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Oct. 7, 2005.

5. S.2370. Imposes draconian economic and diplomatic sanctions on the Palestinian people for exercising their right to vote in legislative elections (“The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act”). Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor.  Last major action: Passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, Jun. 23, 2006.

6. S.Res.494. Addresses the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East by emphasizing Jewish refugee populations and by failing to mention Palestinian refugees' right of return. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor.  Last major action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, May 25, 2006.

7. S.Con.Res.98. Commemorates as a “reunification” the 39th anniversary of Israel's illegal occupation of East Jerusalem. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Jun. 8, 2006.

8. S.Res.534. Defines Israel's wars on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as “self-defense” and “appropriate action”.  Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Passed in the Senate by Voice Vote, Jul. 18, 2006.

9. S.Res.548. Recognizes the devastating impact of Israel's war on Lebanon's civilian population and infrastructure. Scoring: +2 sponsor, +1 cosponsor. Last major action: Passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, Aug. 3, 2006.

10. S.Amdt.4882. Calls for protecting civilian lives from unexploded cluster munitions,
including those dropped by Israel in Lebanon. Scoring: +3 sponsor, +2 cosponsor, +1 yes, -1 no. Last major action: Amendment rejected 30-70, Sept. 6, 2006, Vote Number 232.

Representative	H.Res.56	H.Con.Res.144	H.Res.282	H.Res.438	H.Res.575	H.R.5278	H.Con.Res.412	H.R.4681	H.Res.858	H.Con.Res.450	H.Res.921	H.Res.945	H.R.2730	H.Res.1017	Total
Gil Gutknecht (R)	+1		-1	-1	+1			-2			-1			-1	-4
John Kline (R)	+1	-1	-1	-1	-2			-2			-1			-1	-8
Jim Ramstad (R)	+1		-1	-1	-1			-1			-1		-1	-1	-6
Betty McCollum (D)	+1			-1	-1			+2		+1	-1			-1	0
Martin Sabo (D)	+1		-1	-1	-1			-1			-1			-1	-5
Mark Kennedy (R)	+1	-1	-1	-1	-2			-2	-1		-1			-1	-9
Collin Peterson (D)	+1		-1	-1	-1			-1			-1		-1	-1	-6
James Oberstar (D)	+1		-1	-1	-1			-1			-1			-1	-5

HOUSE

1. H.Res.56. Commends the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair January 2005 Palestinian presidential election. Scoring: +3 sponsor, +2 cosponsor, +1 yes, -1 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 415-1, Feb. 2, 2005, Roll Call 17.

2. H.Con.Res.144. Condemns attacks on US citizens by Palestinians but fails to condemn attacks on US citizens by Israel. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia, May 17, 2005.

3. H.Res.282. Equates criticism of Israel at the United Nations with anti-Semitism. Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 409-2, Jun. 7, 2005, Roll Call 229.

4. H.Res.438. Accuses the United Nations of having a “double standard” against Israel. Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 400-1, Dec.6, 2005, Roll Call 609.

5. H.Res.575. Interferes in Palestinian legislative election by asserting that Hamas should not be allowed to participate. Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 present, +2 yes. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 397-17-7 (present), Dec. 16, 2005, Roll Call 650.

6. H.R.5278. Permits US funding of UNRWA only if the President certifies that it is not an impediment to moving Palestinian refugees to “post-refugee status” (“UNRWA Integrity Act”). Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations, May 3, 2006.

7. H.Con.Res.412. Commemorates as a “reunification” the 39th anniversary of Israel's illegal occupation of East Jerusalem. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations, May 22, 2006.

8. H.R.4681. Imposes draconian economic and diplomatic sanctions on the Palestinian people for exercising their right to vote in legislative elections (“The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act”). Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 present, +2 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 361-37-9 (present), May 23, 2006, Roll Call 181.

9. H.Res.858. Condemns British teachers association for boycotting Israeli academia. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to House Committee on International Relations, June 9, 2006.

10. H.Con.Res.450. Calls for an immediate cessation of violence and multi-party negotiations during Israel's wars on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Scoring: +2 sponsor, +1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations, Jul. 19, 2006.

11. H.Res.921. Defines Israel's wars on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as “appropriate action to defend itself” and “recognizes Israel's longstanding commitment to minimizing civilian loss”. Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 present, +2 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 410-8-4 (present), Jul. 20, 2006, Roll Call 391.

12. H.Res.945. Recognizes the devastating impact of Israel's war on Lebanon's civilian population and infrastructure and urges a comprehensive and just solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Scoring: +2 sponsor, +1 cosponsor. Last major action: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations, Jul. 25, 2006.

13. H.R.2730. Provides $20 million appropriation for joint US-Israeli research for renewable energy sources to enhance the “special relationship” between the two countries. Scoring: -2 sponsor, -1 cosponsor. Last major action: Passed in the House by Voice Vote, Jul. 26, 2006.

14. H.Res.1017. Resolves that Lebanon, Syria, and Iran but not Israel should comply with the terms of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 establishing a ceasefire in Lebanon. Scoring: -3 sponsor, -2 cosponsor, -1 yes, +1 no. Last major action: Passed in the House Under Suspension (2/3 required) 411-5, Sept. 26, 2006, Roll Call 484.

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