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H.Res. 273 (109th)

Urging the withdrawal of all Syrian forces from Lebanon, support for free and fair democratic elections in Lebanon, and the development of democratic institutions and safeguards to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon.

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Introduced

11 May 2005

Last action

23 May 2005 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

28 April 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Syria should complete its withdrawal of all remaining intelligence and security forces from Lebanon in accordance with United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1559; (2) Lebanon should hold free elections in May 2005; and (3) the United States should aid the Lebanese people to restore the rule of law. States that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support free elections in Lebanon by encouraging international election assistance; (2) urge the development of democratic institutions to foster sovereign democratic rule in Lebanon; and (3) call for the immediate release of all political prisoners and detainees held in Lebanese and Syrian prisons.

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Timeline

  1. 11 May 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.

    Source: Committee

  2. 11 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 May 2005

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 May 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 May 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 May 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 23 May 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 May 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3732-3733)

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 May 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3732-3733)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 May 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 May 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3735)

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 May 2005

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 23 May 2005

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 23 May 2005

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