HRES 343 109th Congress House

Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.

Introduced: June 27, 2005 See on congress.gov

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DemocracyGovernment Operations and PoliticsHuman rightsKuwaitLegislative bodiesMiddle East and North AfricaPolitical participationVoting rightsWomenWomen in governmentWomen's rights

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Jul 12, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368). (text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)

Jul 12, 2005

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

Jul 12, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5676-5677)

Jul 11, 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.

Jul 11, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 343.

Jul 11, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5612-5613)

Jul 11, 2005

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Jun 30, 2005

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 30, 2005

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 27, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Jun 27, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 12, 2005	House · vote #368	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	420–0	See who voted →

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Latest action July 12, 2005

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 368). (text: CR 7/11/2005 H5612)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the government and parliament of the Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office.

Urges the full participation of Kuwaiti women in their country's political life.

Encourages the government of Kuwait to continue taking positive steps to achieve full modernization of its political system and lasting democratic reform.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 10

Issa, Darrell

California · Jun 27, 2005

McCollum, Betty

Minnesota · Jun 27, 2005

Meek, Kendrick

· Jun 27, 2005

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Jun 27, 2005

Pallone, Frank

New Jersey · Jun 27, 2005

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · Jun 27, 2005

Sanders, Bernard

Vermont · Jun 27, 2005

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Jun 27, 2005

Waters, Maxine

California · Jun 27, 2005

Wilson, Joe

South Carolina · Jun 27, 2005

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