Congress 110 - HRES 575 - Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued committment to holding elections and broadening political participation, and for other purposes.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congressional tributes Democracy Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Jordan Middle East and North Africa Political participation Women Women's rights

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Commends the people, the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and His Majesty King Abdullah II for their commitment to conducting parliamentary and municipal elections in 2007.

Expresses the House of Representatives' desire that Jordan's progress toward democratization continue and flourish as a model for other Arab countries, and remains committed to assist Jordan, should it so desire, in promoting democratic reform.

Commends His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people for striving to uphold women's rights and enhance women's participation in the political process.

Reaffirms the special relationship that exists between the people of the United States and the people of Jordan.

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Sep 5, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 5, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10093-10094)
Sep 5, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10093-10094)
Sep 5, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 575.
Sep 5, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10093-10095)
Sep 5, 2007

Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 31, 2007

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 31, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 26, 2007

Introduced in House

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