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HCONRES 408 109th Congress House

Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.

Introduced: May 22, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 29, 2006
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Jun 14, 2006
Received in the Senate.
Jun 13, 2006
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 13, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
Jun 13, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3798)
Jun 12, 2006
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 12, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 408.
Jun 12, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
Jun 12, 2006
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 25, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 25, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 19, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 13, 2006 House · vote #256 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 409–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 29, 2006

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense.

Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.

Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SCONRES 105 Related bill A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in A…
  • SCONRES 109 Related bill A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to Afghanistan.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 2
Mack, Connie
· May 23, 2006
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 23, 2006
BROWN, HENRY
· May 22, 2006
Fortuno, Luis
· May 22, 2006
TIAHRT, TODD
· May 22, 2006
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · May 22, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 408: Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-408/
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