Deploring the misuse of the International Court of Justice by a majority of the United Nations General Assembly for a narrow political purpose, the willingness of the International Court of Justice to acquiesce in an effort likely to undermine its reputation and interfere with a resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and for other purposes.

Action history

1. 2004-07-15The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2. 2004-07-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3. 2004-07-15On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 45, 13 Present (Roll no. 378).
4. 2004-07-15Considered as unfinished business.
5. 2004-07-15At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 15.
6. 2004-07-15DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 713.
7. 2004-07-15Considered under suspension of the rules.
8. 2004-07-15Mr. Pence moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
9. 2004-07-13Introduced in House
10. 2004-07-13Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.