H.CON.RES.322: 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.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced April 4, 2008
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 2008

Bill Cosponsors

279 (167 Democrats, 113 Republicans)

Bill Summary

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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.CON.RES.322.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 322.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
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).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
April 4, 2008

Introduced in the House by Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

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