Topic

Democracy

Bills 893 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

893 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 274. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
264 bills in the 108th Congress. Showing 121–150, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 751 Commending the people and the Governments of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, and the Sultanate Oman for their progress toward democratization and political and economic liberalization. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 22, 2004
HRES 744 Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Indonesia on successfully completing elections for national, provincial, and regional parliamentary representatives, and praising the growth of democracy in Indonesia. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 22, 2004
HRES 726 Congratulating the people of Serbia and government of Serbia for conducting a democratic, free and fair presidential election and for reaffirming Serbia's commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. October 5, 2004
HRES 716 Encouraging the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to participate in a constitutional, peaceful, democratic, and electoral solution to the political crisis in Venezuela relating to the referendum to recall President Hugo Chavez. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. July 14, 2004
HRES 667 Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 13, 2004
HRES 666 Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Indonesia on successfully completing elections for national, provincial, and regional parliamentary representatives, and praising the growing friendship between the United States and Indonesia. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. June 8, 2004
HRES 655 Condemning the crackdown on democracy protestors in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China on the 15th anniversary of that tragic massacre. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 3, 2004
HRES 652 Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 22, 2004
HRES 642 House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. June 16, 2004
HRES 639 Condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 12, 2004
HRES 627 Deploring the abuse of persons in United States custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their detention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift justice any member of the Armed Forces who has violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appreciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable members of the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or are currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 6, 2004
HRES 617 Expressing support for the accession of Israel to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. June 24, 2004
HRES 596 Condemning ethnic violence in Kosovo. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. April 2, 2004
HRES 587 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent outbreak of violence in Kosovo. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. March 30, 2004
HRES 564 Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces. Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. March 17, 2004
HRES 563 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the one-year anniversary of the human rights crackdown in Cuba. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote. March 31, 2004
HRES 558 Welcoming the accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 30, 2004
HRES 557 Relating to the liberation of the Iraqi people and the valiant service of the United States Armed Forces and Coalition forces. On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 93, 7 Present (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1142) March 17, 2004
HRES 551 Thanking C-SPAN for its service to the House of Representatives on the 25th anniversary of its first coverage of the proceedings of the House. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 16, 2004
HRES 545 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a specific statement should be included in the Iraqi Transitional Administrative Law guaranteeing the people of Iraq the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. February 26, 2004
HRES 543 House Commission For Assisting Democratic Parliaments Resolution Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. March 17, 2004
HRES 535 Expressing the concern and support of the House of Representatives for local elected officials under threat of assassination, kidnapping, forcible displacement, and coercion by terrorist organizations in the Republic of Colombia. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote. March 31, 2004
HRES 530 Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. March 3, 2004
HRES 501 Recognizing and supporting Iranians in their daily struggle for democracy and reform, encouraging the Islamic Republic of Iran to conduct open and fair elections, and urging the President of the United States to engage with and support Iranians in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. January 23, 2004
HRES 483 Pledging continued United States support for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms of the Republic of Georgia. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. October 5, 2004
HRES 470 Expressing gratitude to Israeli law enforcement officers for the counterterrorism training and consultation they have provided to law enforcement officers in the United States, acknowledging the common challenges that terrorism presents to law enforcement in the United States and Israel, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. December 10, 2003
HRES 468 Expressing disapproval of the consideration by Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States of foreign laws and public opinion in their decisions, urging the end of this practice immediately to avoid setting a dangerous precedent, and urging all Justices to base their opinions solely on the merits under the Constitution of the United States. Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. December 10, 2003
HRES 404 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator should be established within the Department of State to be accountable for all reconstruction funding in Iraq, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. October 16, 2003
HRES 402 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 6, 2004
HRES 371 Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their political reform efforts and wishing them continued success in their democratization efforts. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 16, 2003

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