A joint resolution to commend the Governments of Israel and Egypt on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Treaty of Peace between Israel and Egypt.
Public Law 101-8 · S.J.Res. 87 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Mar 29, 1989 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Rudy Boschwitz (R-MN)
Cosponsors (6): Sen. Claiborne Pell, Sen. Jesse Helms,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Commends the Governments of Israel and Egypt for signing the Treaty of Peace on March 26, 1979.
Calls upon other Arab nations and the Palestinians to join the peace process, to renounce the state of war, and to enter into peace negotiations with Israel.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Mar 29, 1989Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-8.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Mar 28, 1989PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Mar 23, 1989FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Lantos asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- Mar 16, 1989FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.