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H.RES.575: Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued committment to holding elections and broadening political participation, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 26, 2007
- Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
89 (68 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Commends the people, the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and His Majesty King Abdullah II for their commitment to conducting parliamentary and municipal elections in 2007. Expresses the House of Representatives' desire that Jordan's progress toward democratization continue and flourish as a model for other Arab countries, and remains committed to assist Jordan, should it so desire, in promoting democratic reform. Commends His...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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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. 575.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 26, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Baird (D-Wash.) |