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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, Russia, and other nations can contribute to Iraq's reconstruction by forgiving debts owed by Iraq to those nations and by making generous pledges for Iraq's reconstruction at the International Conference on Reconstruction in Iraq to be held in Madrid.

Introduced: April 11, 2003 Introduced by: Cole, Tom Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Oct 16, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2003
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 394 - 31 (Roll no. 545). (text: CR H9491)
Oct 16, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 394 - 31 (Roll no. 545).(text: CR H9491)
Oct 16, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9508-9509)
Oct 16, 2003
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution, as amended, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the resolution, as amended, until later in the legislative day.
Oct 16, 2003
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9489-9491)
Oct 16, 2003
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Oct 16, 2003
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Apr 11, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Apr 11, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 16, 2003 House · vote #545 On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended Passed 39431 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that France, Germany, Russia, and other nations should: (1) work with multilateral institutions and with creditor nations in the "Paris Club" to establish a debt forgiveness program for Iraq to aid its reconstruction; (2) make generous pledges for the reconstruction of Iraq at the International Conference on Reconstruction in Iraq to be held in Madrid; and (3) acknowledge the role that Iraq's current debt plays in hindering its reconstruction.

What's happening now October 16, 2003

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1