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H.Res. 343 (109th)

Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 June 2005

Last action

12 July 2005 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368). (text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)

Sponsors

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

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Summary

Commends the government and parliament of the Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office. Urges the full participation of Kuwaiti women in their country's political life. Encourages the government of Kuwait to continue taking positive steps to achieve full modernization of its political system and lasting democratic reform.

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Timeline

  1. 27 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 June 2005

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 June 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 July 2005

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 July 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 343.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 July 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5612-5613)

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 July 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 July 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368). (text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 July 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 July 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368).(text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 July 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5676-5677)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 12 July 2005

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    Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2005

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