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Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution.

Introduced: October 8, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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Nov 19, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 642). (text: CR H11529)
Nov 19, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR H11529)
Nov 19, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11593-11594)
Nov 19, 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.
Nov 19, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 393.
Nov 19, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11529-11533)
Nov 19, 2003
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 8, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 8, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9286)
Oct 8, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 19, 2003 House · vote #642 on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4141 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the participation of Afghan women in Afghanistan's government and civil society.

Encourages the full inclusion of women in the political and economic life of their country.

Advocates the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution.
    What's happening now November 19, 2003

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

     Committees of jurisdiction 1