HRES 282
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Commemorative events and holidays
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Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
International law and treaties
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Israel
Middle East
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
Introduced: March 24, 2009
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Mar 31, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR 3/30/2009 H4073-4074)
Mar 31, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 168).(text: CR 3/30/2009 H4073-4074)
Mar 31, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4144-4145)
Mar 30, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Fortenberry objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Mar 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 282.
Mar 30, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4073-4076)
Mar 30, 2009
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 24, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 24, 2009
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2009 | House · vote #168 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and commends the extraordinary diplomatic achievement that the treaty exemplifies.
Urges the governments of Egypt and Israel to strengthen the spirit of cooperation that emerged in 1979 as the Middle East faces new challenges.
Encourages continued U.S. efforts to mitigate threats to a lasting Middle East peace.
Calls for: (1) strengthening Egypt-Israel economic, diplomatic, and cultural relations; and (2) recognition of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty as a model mechanism upon which partner nations may build to overcome barriers to peace.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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