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A resolution 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.

Introduced: April 17, 2008 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Agreed to (Senate)
Apr 22, 2008
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3267)
Apr 22, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3267)
Apr 22, 2008
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3267)
Apr 22, 2008
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3267)
Apr 17, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3163-3164)
Apr 17, 2008
Introduced in Senate
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.

Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.

Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society.

Reaffirms support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence.

Extends congratulations and best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future.

What's happening now April 22, 2008

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3267)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Democratic 8 Republican 10 Independent 1
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Apr 17, 2008
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Apr 17, 2008
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 17, 2008
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Apr 17, 2008
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Apr 17, 2008
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Apr 17, 2008
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Apr 17, 2008
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Apr 17, 2008
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Apr 17, 2008
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Apr 17, 2008
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Apr 17, 2008
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Apr 17, 2008
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Apr 17, 2008
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 17, 2008
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 17, 2008
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Apr 17, 2008
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 17, 2008
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Apr 17, 2008
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 17, 2008
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 522: A resolution 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-522/
MLA
"S. Res. 522: A resolution 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.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-522/.
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S. Res. 522, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-SRES-522/.
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