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H. Con. Res. 35 106th Congress House

Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March…

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Official title: Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.

Introduced: February 23, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jul 2, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 1, 1999
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8190)
Jul 1, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8190)
Jun 30, 1999
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 30, 1999
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 30, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
Apr 14, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 13, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 13, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 82).
Apr 13, 1999
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1896-1897)
Apr 13, 1999
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.
Apr 13, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 35.
Apr 13, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1883-1885)
Apr 13, 1999
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 17, 1999
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 1999
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Feb 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E256)
Feb 23, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 13, 1999 House · vote #82 On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 418–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 2, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his leadership and commitment to suffrage and the principles of democracy.

Congratulates the citizens of Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a central municipal council.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to encouraging the suffrage of women, democratic ideals, and peaceful development throughout the Middle East.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 14 Identical bill A concurrent resolution congratulating the state of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals an…
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 35: Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-35/
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"H. Con. Res. 35: Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-35/.
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H. Con. Res. 35, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-35/.
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