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Source: http://jta.org/news/article/2009/01/10/1002137/house-passes-pro-israel-gaza-resolution
House Passes Pro-Israel Gaza Resolution
[JTA/San Jose Mercury News] Ron Kampeas - The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted 390-5 to approve a resolution calling for a Gaza Strip cease-fire on Israel's terms. The resolution "encourages the Administration to work actively to support a durable and sustainable cease-fire in Gaza, as soon as possible, that prevents Hamas from retaining or rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure, including the capability to launch rockets and mortars against Israel, and thereby allowing for the long-term improvement of daily living conditions for the people of Gaza." 22 lawmakers voted "present," declining to take sides.