HCONRES 111
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
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Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
Introduced: April 28, 2009
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May 5, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 4, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 4, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 230). (text: CR H5073)
May 4, 2009
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 230).(text: CR H5073)
May 4, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
May 4, 2009
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 4, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 111.
May 4, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5077)
May 4, 2009
Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 28, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 28, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2009 | House · vote #230 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 394–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Recognizes Israel's independence as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and congratulates Israel's people as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of Israel's independence.
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all U.S. administrations and congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.
Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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