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Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Introduced: May 11, 2005 Introduced by: Wilson, Joe Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
May 24, 2005
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 23, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H3724-3725)
May 23, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3745-3746)
May 23, 2005
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.
May 23, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.
May 23, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3724-3728)
May 23, 2005
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 18, 2005
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 2005
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2005
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 18, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
May 11, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 11, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 23, 2005 House · vote #202 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 397–0 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 24, 2005

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 151 Related bill A resolution recognizing the 57th Anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel.
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 5 Republican 5
Davis, Artur
· May 18, 2005
LINDER, JOHN
· May 18, 2005
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 18, 2005
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 18, 2005
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 18, 2005
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · May 18, 2005
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · May 17, 2005
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · May 17, 2005
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · May 17, 2005
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 17, 2005
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 17, 2005
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 17, 2005
TIAHRT, TODD
· May 17, 2005
CANTOR, ERIC
· May 11, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 149: Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-149/
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"H. Con. Res. 149: Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-149/.
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