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S.Con.Res. 109 · 109th Congress

A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to Afghanistan.

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Passed the Senate without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 109th Congress ended.

1 cosponsor · 1 R

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Jul 13, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Jul 13, 2006

Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to Afghanistan; (2) working to secure a democratic Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding the counternarcotics efforts through counterterrorism and counterinsurgency campaigns, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 13, 2006

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

Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to Afghanistan; (2) working to secure a democratic Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding the counternarcotics efforts through counterterrorism and counterinsurgency campaigns, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan: diplomacy, development, and defense.

Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.

Expresses the appreciation of the United States for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in Afghanistan.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to Afghanistan.

Latest action (Jul 17, 2006): Held at the desk.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 13, 2006

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  1. Senate Introduced Jul 13, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Jul 13, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.