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H.RES.56: Commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election on January 9, 2005, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential election. Congratulates the new Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. Urges the Palestinian leadership to continue to advance democratic ideals. Condemns terrorism and urges President Mahmoud Abbas to immediately take steps to dismantle the Palestinian terrorist infrastructure, consolidate the Palestinian security organizations, and end the incitement to violence and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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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. Res. 56.
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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): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 17).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 1, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |