HCONRES 149
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Anniversaries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
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Sovereignty
Recognizing the 57th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2005 | House · vote #202 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 397–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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