H.Res. 343 · 109th Congress
Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.
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29 cosponsors · 23 D, 5 R, 1 I
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- House Introduced Jun 27, 2005
- House Passed Jul 12, 2005 420–0
Commends the government and parliament of the Kuwait for providing female citizens of Kuwait the right to vote and hold public office.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jul 12, 2005
(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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Commending the State of Kuwait for granting women certain important political rights.
Latest action (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)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 27, 2005
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- House Introduced Jun 27, 2005
- House Passed Jul 12, 2005 420–0
Final vote · House · Jul 12, 2005
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert