Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation since that transition.
Latest action · Jun 23, 2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 3, 2003
- Agreed to in HouseJun 23, 2003
Summary
Expresses the desire of the House of Representatives to see this new democracy in Kenya continue to thrive, as it has in the months following the 2002 elections.
Urges other African countries to look to Kenya as an example of a working democracy in action and to follow the example set by the people of Kenya during this recent election process.
Reaffirms the friendship that exists between the people of the United States and people of Kenya, as two nations bound together by the shared values of democracy.
Offers the commitment of the House of Representatives to working to ensure democracy is able to grow and flourish as Kenya moves into the challenging future that lies ahead.
Commends the Government of Kenya for its commitment and concrete steps taken to: (1) strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law; (2) combat corruption; (3) provide free and universal primary education; (4) fight against HIV/AIDS; and (5) support the United States in the war on terrorism.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 298 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended | Passed380–0 | Jun 23, 2003 |
Cosponsors 11
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 10, 2003 to Jun 10, 2003.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NE | Doug Bereuter | Apr 10, 2003 | |
| R-NY | Amo Houghton | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| R-IA | James A. Leach | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| R-AZ | Jeff Flake | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| R-VA | Jo Ann Davis | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| R-CO | Thomas G. Tancredo | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Jun 10, 2003 |
Actions 15
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 23, 2003At 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.
- Jun 23, 2003Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
- Jun 23, 2003Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)
- Jun 23, 2003DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 177.
- Jun 23, 2003Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Administration of justice
- Africa
- Africa (Sub-Saharan)
- AIDS (Disease)
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Commemorations
- Congress
- Congressional tributes
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Democracy
- Due process of law
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Elementary education
- Foreign leaders
- Government Operations and Politics
- Health
- Human immunodeficiency viruses
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- International cooperation
- Kenya
- Law
- Preventive medicine
- Public corruption
- Rule of law
- Secondary education
- Terrorism
- World health
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