IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 778 
Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and 
Israel security. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 11, 2023 
Mr. RYAN (for himself, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. STRICKLAND, Mr. 
NADLER, Mr. GOLDMAN of New York, Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. JACKSON of 
North Carolina, Mr. AUCHINCLOSS, Mr. MEEKS, and Mr. MOSKOWITZ) 
submitted the following resolution 
OCTOBER 25, 2023 
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening 
United States and Israel security. 
Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched an 
unprovoked war with Israel, crossing land, air, and sea; 
Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has slaughtered over 
1,200 people and injured more than 3,000 others, includ-
ing 18 reported American casualties and unarmed Israeli 
civilians; 
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•HRES 778 IH 
Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has abducted un-
armed, helpless, civilian hostages, including women, chil-
dren, the elderly, and American citizens; 
Whereas Israel is the only inclusive democracy in the Middle 
East, and both a true friend and key strategic ally to the 
United States, a partnership built on a bedrock of shared 
values, shared interests, and an unwavering commitment 
to democracy; 
Whereas consistent with the longstanding relationship be-
tween the United States and Israel, the United States 
holds an unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security, 
and has continuously reiterated its steadfast commitment 
to preserve and strengthen Israel’s capability to deter its 
enemies and to defend itself against any threat; 
Whereas, as a strategic partner to Israel, the United States 
must be fully prepared to provide key diplomatic, intel-
ligence, and security support during the ongoing war ef-
fort, in addition to safeguarding the lives of the large 
numbers of American citizens currently trapped in the re-
gion while working to rescue any Americans currently 
being held hostage by Hamas; 
Whereas, over the past 8 months, Senator Tommy Tuberville 
has blocked hundreds of military promotions; 
Whereas the list of delayed promotions includes two members 
of the Joint Staff, including Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the 
nominated Chief of Naval Operations, and General David 
Allvin, the nominated Chief of Staff of the Air Force, 
each of whom should have the ability to solely focus on 
leading their respective branch efforts to provide direct 
security, humanitarian, and intelligence support for 
Israel; 
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•HRES 778 IH 
Whereas this hold impacts Rear Admiral George Wikoff, who 
was selected to lead the 5th Fleet and its naval forces op-
erating in the Middle East, in addition to the current 5th 
Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, who is set 
to be promoted to deputy commander of U.S. Central 
Command, tasked with commanding troops and military 
operations in the Middle East; 
Whereas the hold also impacts the appointments of the Dep-
uty Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy at Central 
Command, the Deputy Commander of Air Forces in Cen-
tral Command, the Deputy Commander of 5th Fleet, and 
the Reserve Vice Commander of U.S. Central Command 
and 5th Fleet; and 
Whereas each of these critical personnel will help to ensure 
that the State of Israel has the support it needs, strand-
ed American citizens receive the help they require, and 
the United States is able to play an imperative role in 
helping to contain the possibility of a catastrophic esca-
lation of this war to other fronts by Hezbollah, Iran, or 
others: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States— 
(1) stands with Israel and reaffirms Israel’s 
right to self-defense; 
(2) condemns Hamas’ brutal attacks; 
(3) urges full support of our key strategic ally; 
(4) recognizes that security, diplomatic, and in-
telligence support cannot be carried out without a 
ready and prepared force, which requires the ap-
proval of halted Senate-confirmed positions; 
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•HRES 778 IH 
(5) stands together as patriots to show the 
forces of evil around the world that there is no 
greater friend and no worse foe than the United 
States; and 
(6) urges Senator Tommy Tuberville and any 
other individuals involved in the delay of critical 
military confirmations to stand with our Israeli allies 
and ensure that the United States can demonstrate 
our military strength and ability to respond to this 
crisis and defend democracy and freedom. 
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