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Commemorating the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia.

Introduced: February 16, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Apr 5, 2005

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

Apr 5, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1740)

Apr 5, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1746)

Apr 5, 2005

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 5, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 108.

Apr 5, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1740)

Apr 5, 2005

Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 9, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

Feb 16, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Feb 16, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 5, 2005	House · vote #91	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	402–0	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses: (1) deepest condolences to the family of Zurab Zhvania for their tragic loss, and to the people of the Republic of Georgia for the death of their Prime Minister; and (2) solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia at this difficult time.

Commends the courage and leadership of Zurab Zhvania that were so critical to the development of a democratic Republic of Georgia.

Recognizes that the Republic of Georgia's integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions will be the completion of Zurab Zhvania's vision and his most lasting legacy.

What's happening now April 5, 2005

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

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 2 versions

Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

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

Cosponsors 6

Sherman, Brad

California · Mar 10, 2005

Issa, Darrell

California · Mar 8, 2005

Smith, Adam

Washington · Mar 8, 2005

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Mar 8, 2005

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Mar 2, 2005

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Feb 16, 2005

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