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H.RES.343: Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 27, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) 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. Res. 343.
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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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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368).
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| June 27, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |