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- H.RES.873
H.RES.873: Calling for the establishment of a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq along with similar efforts in other areas of Iraq.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 27, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (18 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls on the Department of State to establish a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as in other appropriate regions of Iraq. Affirms that the establishment of a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region as well as in other regions of Iraq will be an important U.S. diplomatic step in supporting stability, prosperity, human rights, and democracy throughout Iraq.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. McMahon 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. 873.
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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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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) |