H.Con.Res. 322: 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 · introduced 2008-04-04 · International Affairs · Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Where it came from: introduced 2008-04-04 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 210 (2008): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HCONRES322 (2008-04-23), Passed. See all
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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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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of the State of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people. Reaffirms: (1) the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past 60 years and commits to strengthening those bonds; and (2) support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence. Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic, democratic society in the face of terrorism, as well as hostility and ostracism from many of their neighbors. Extends best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future.

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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.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] · 279 cosponsors

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Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Al Green (D-TX), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), John B. Larson (D-CT), Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) and 219 more.

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8] reported raising $2.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

House roll call 210 (2008): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HCONRES322 (2008-04-23): Passed

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed Senate without amendment)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110hconres322.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/hconres>

Record fed-us-cong110-hconres322 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110