H.J.RES.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.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
  • Latest Major Action May 11, 1998

Bill Cosponsors

226 (131 Democrats, 96 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Recognizes the historic significance of the fiftieth anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel. Commends the Israeli people for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. Extends congratulations and best wishes to the State of Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous, and...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
EXTENDING TIME FOR DEBATE - Mr. Lantos asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the joint resolution be extended for 30 minutes, equally divided. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll No. 112).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-175.
Nov. 7, 1997

Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.)

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