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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. 4/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (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 [...] show full description
- 04/28/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3412)
- 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 04/23/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2596-2597)
- 04/23/2008 - 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)
show all actions- 04/28/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3412)
- 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 04/23/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2596-2597)
- 04/23/2008 - 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)
- 04/23/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 04/23/2008 - 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).
- 04/23/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2515-2527)
- 04/22/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 04/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 322.
- 04/22/2008 - 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.
- 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2515-2527; text of measure as introduced: CR H2515)
- 04/04/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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