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H.Res. 557 (108th)

Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 March 2004

Last action

17 March 2004 · Passed

Status

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93, 7 Present (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1142)

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Rule of law

Summary

States that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms that the United States and the world have been made safer with the removal of Saddam Hussein and his regime from power in Iraq; (2) commends the Iraqi people for their courage in the face of unspeakable oppression and brutality inflicted on them by Saddam Hussein's regime; (3) commends the Iraqi people on the adoption of Iraq's interim constitution; and (4) commends the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Coalition forces for liberating Iraq and expresses its gratitude for their valiant service.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 March 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 March 2004

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 561 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 557 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during consideration of H. Res. 557, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  6. 17 March 2004

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93, 7 Present (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1142)

    Source: Floor

  7. 17 March 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 March 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93, 7 Present (Roll no. 64).(text: CR H1142)

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 March 2004

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 March 2004

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 557 with 4 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Section 2 of the resolution provides that during consideration of H. Res. 557, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 2004

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 561. (consideration: CR H1122-1129, H1130-1133, H1142-1202)

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 March 2004

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 561 passed House.

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 17 March 2004

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  • Passed House without amendment

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    Introduced in House · EN · 11 March 2004

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