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H.CON.RES.275: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the education curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (35 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the government of Saudi Arabia to reform its textbooks and education curriculum in a manner that promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence, develops civil society, and encourages functionality in the global economy. Urges the President to: (1) direct the Secretary of State to use diplomacy, international visitor exchanges, professional development, and educational reform programs to focus on educational reform in Saudi Arabia; and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 275.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 671).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Oct. 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by James Davis (D-Fla.) |