Benjamin Gilman's Full Israel/Palestine Voting Record

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A., Republican of NY. Explore Benjamin Gilman's full Israel/Palestine voting record: congressional votes, public statements, bill sponsorships, and a clear picture of where the…

Israel/Palestine weighted score: pro-Israel +33 (33 pro-Israel points, 0 pro-Palestine points).

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Sponsored bills (9)

• HR 1759: Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 1997 (bundled package)
• HR 1757: Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1997 (bundled package)
• HR 1486: Foreign Policy Reform Act (bundled package)
• HR 1563: Foreign Aid Reduction Act of 1995 (bundled package)
• HR 2576: To extend authorities under the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of 1994 until December 1, 1995, and for other purposes. (neutral)
• HCONRES 146: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the terrorist bombing in Jerusalem on September 4, 1997. (pro-Israel)
• HR 2035: To authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries. (neutral)
• HR 2832: Concerning United States policy with respect to Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (pro-Israel)
• HCONRES 112: Honoring the life and legacy of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. (pro-Israel)

Cosponsored bills (23)

• HR 1795: Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2001 (pro-Israel)
• HR 4693: Arafat Accountability Act (pro-Israel)
• HR 3236: Equality for Israel at the United Nations Act of 1998 (pro-Israel)
• HR 2786: Theater Missile Defense Improvement Act of 1998 (pro-Israel)
• HR 1595: Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Implementation Act of 1995 (pro-Israel)
• HR 4034: Anti-Boycott MFN Restriction Act of 1991 (pro-Israel)
• HR 2992: International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1983 (bundled package)
• HR 6370: International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1982 (bundled package)
• HR 3566: International Security and Development Cooperation Act of 1981 (bundled package)
• HR 3427: Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (bundled package)
• HR 4976: Middle East Peace Process Support Act (bundled package)
• HCONRES 73: Concerning the death of Chaim Herzog. (pro-Israel)
• HJRES 102: Expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. (pro-Israel)
• HCONRES 50: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the status of the investigation of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires in 1992. (pro-Israel)
• HRES 557: Expressing support for U. S. government efforts to identify Holocaust-era assets, urging the restitution of individual and communal property, and for other purposes. (neutral)
• HCONRES 93: Concerning the Palestinian Authority and the sale of land to Israelis. (pro-Israel)
• HCONRES 112: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the German Government should expand and simplify its reparations system, provide reparations to Holocaust survivors in Eastern and Central Europe, and set up a fund to help cover the medical expenses of Holocaust survivors. (neutral)
• HCONRES 163: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not provide assistance to terrorist organizations affiliated with the Palestinian Authority or to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation (PBC). (neutral)
• HJRES 349: Multinational Force and Observers Participation Resolution (neutral)
• HCONRES 60: Relating to the 30th anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem. (pro-Israel)
• HCONRES 220: Regarding American victims of terrorism. (pro-Israel)
• HR 3662: U.S. Holocaust Assets Commission Act of 1998 (neutral)
• HCONRES 206: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. (neutral)

Roll-call votes (2)

• HR 5010: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003, voted Yea
• HR 2506: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2002, voted Yea