Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
Latest action · May 24, 2005 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 11, 2005
- Agreed to in HouseMay 23, 2005
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 202 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed397–0 | May 23, 2005 |
Cosponsors 78
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 11, 2005 to May 19, 2005, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| R-VA | Eric Cantor | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| D-NY | Gary L. Ackerman | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| D-TX | Gene Green | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| R-IN | Mike Pence | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| D-CA | Tom Lantos | Original | May 11, 2005 |
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-KY | Anne M. Northup | May 17, 2005 | |
| D-NY | Anthony D. Weiner | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-PA | Charles W. Dent | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-UT | Chris Cannon | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-FL | Connie Mack | May 17, 2005 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | May 17, 2005 |
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 24, 2005Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- May 23, 2005At 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.
- May 23, 2005Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3745-3746)
- May 23, 2005Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3724-3728)
- May 23, 2005DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 151 | A resolution recognizing the 57th Anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel. | Related bill | May 19, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- May 11, 2005Introduced in House
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