HRES 177 108th Congress House

Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy…

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Official title: Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.

Introduced: June 5, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Jun 23, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 23, 2003

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 298). (text: CR H5669-5670)

Jun 23, 2003

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)

Jun 23, 2003

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.

Jun 23, 2003

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 177.

Jun 23, 2003

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)

Jun 23, 2003

Mr. Green (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 12, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 12, 2003

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 4, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

Jun 4, 2003

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 4, 2003

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 3, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Apr 3, 2003

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 23, 2003	House · vote #298	On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended	Passed	380–0	See who voted →

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Latest action June 23, 2003

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, and the Government of Kenya for its successful completion of a peaceful and orderly transition of power.

Urges other African countries to look to Kenya as an example of a working democracy in action and to follow the example set by the people of Kenya during this recent election process.

Commends President Mwai Kibaki and his government for their commitment and concrete steps taken, since taking office, to: (1) strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law; (2) combat corruption; (3) provide free and universal primary education; (4) fight against HIV/AIDS; and (5) support the United States in the war on terrorism.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Africa Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 4

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Jun 10, 2003

HOUGHTON, AMO

· Jun 5, 2003

Meeks, Gregory W.

New York · Jun 5, 2003

BEREUTER, DOUGLAS

· Apr 10, 2003

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 177: Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-177/

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"H. Res. 177: Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-177/.

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