H.J. Res. 102
105th Congress
House
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…
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Official title: 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.
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20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-175.
May 11, 1998
Signed by President.
May 1, 1998
Presented to President.
Apr 30, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 29, 1998
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 29, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 28, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 28, 1998
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).
Apr 28, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2374)
Apr 28, 1998
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.
Apr 28, 1998
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
Apr 28, 1998
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.
Apr 28, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 28, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2362-2371)
Apr 28, 1998
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Apr 1, 1998
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Apr 1, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2245)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1998 | House · vote #112 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 402–0 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 105-175.
Plain-English 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 successful future.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
35
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
COLLINS, MAC
D
DeGette, Diana
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
GREENWOOD, JAMES
LAMPSON, NICK
D
Neal, Richard E.
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
D
Pallone, Frank
SANDLIN, MAX
Faleomavaega, Eni
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
KLECZKA, GERALD
D
Lofgren, Zoe
CRANE, PHILIP
D
McGovern, James P.
MCINNIS, SCOTT
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
D
Smith, Adam
R
Calvert, Ken
D
Markey, Edward J.
QUINN, JACK
R
Wicker, Roger F.
DEUTSCH, PETER
FROST, MARTIN
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Pelosi, Nancy
D
Schumer, Charles E.
D
Sherman, Brad
R
Smith, Christopher H.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HJRES-102/
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