(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5612-5613)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 343.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5676-5677)
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)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Roll Call #368 (House)