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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4073-4076)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 282.
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4144-4145)
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)
Roll Call #168 (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)
Roll Call #168 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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