HRES 343
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Kuwait
Legislative bodies
Middle East and North Africa
Political participation
Voting rights
Women
Women in government
Women's rights
Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.
Introduced: June 27, 2005
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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
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| 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 → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
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)
Committees of jurisdiction
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