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S.Res. 522 · 110th Congress

A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming…

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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.

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99 cosponsors · 48 D, 49 R, 2 I
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99 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Apr 17, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Apr 22, 2008

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

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 22, 2008

(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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Latest action (Apr 22, 2008): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3267)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 17, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Apr 17, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Apr 22, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.