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H. Con. Res. 111 111th Congress House

Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Introduced: May 4, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 4, 2009 House · vote #230 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 394–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 5, 2009

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 2 Republican 11
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · May 4, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· May 4, 2009
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · May 4, 2009
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Apr 30, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Apr 30, 2009
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Apr 30, 2009
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 30, 2009
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 30, 2009
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 29, 2009
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Apr 29, 2009
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Apr 29, 2009
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 29, 2009
Massa, Eric
· Apr 29, 2009
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Apr 29, 2009
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 29, 2009
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Apr 29, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 111: Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-111/
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"H. Con. Res. 111: Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-111/.
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H. Con. Res. 111, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-111/.
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