Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Bill: 109-hconres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2005-05-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Peace treaties
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: 
Recognizes the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people, and congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 57th anniversary of Israel's independence.
 
 Praises the efforts of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to create the conditions for Middle East peace. 
 
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.

action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 
Recognizes the independence of the State of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people, and congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 57th anniversary of Israel's independence.
 
 Praises the efforts of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to create the conditions for Middle East peace. 
 
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H3724-3725)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR H3724-3725)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3745-3746)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: At 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.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3724-3728)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House