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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 8, 2005
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Israel shares the commitment to democratic government and the market economy that is the foundation of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD); (2) Israel meets the OECD's membership requirements and has been an active participant as a non-member country in various OECD activities; and (3) the U.S. government should advocate Israel's accession to the OECD, including through coordination of efforts with Mexico, Great Britain, and other countries supportive of Israel's OECD membership.
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Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] · R–FL
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 574). (text: CR H9969)
House roll call 574 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 574).(text: CR H9969)
House roll call 574 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9990-9991)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 38.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9969-9971)
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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