Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.

Bill: 110-hconres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2008-04-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Peace negotiations
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
 
Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past 60 years and commits to strengthening those bonds. 

action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
 
Reaffirms: (1) the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past 60 years and commits to strengthening those bonds; and (2) support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence.
 
Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic, democratic society in the face of terrorism, as well as hostility and ostracism from many of their neighbors.
 
Extends best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future.

action_date: 2008-04-24
text: 

 

 

 

 

 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
 
Reaffirms: (1) the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past 60 years and commits to strengthening those bonds; and (2) support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence.
 
Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic, democratic society in the face of terrorism, as well as hostility and ostracism from many of their neighbors.
 
Extends best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 210). (text: CR 4/22/2008 H2515)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 210).(text: CR 4/22/2008 H2515)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2596-2597)
action_date: 2008-04-22
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: 2008-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 322.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2515-2527)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Introduced in House