Topic

Democracy

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
198 bills in the 110th Congress. Showing 91–120, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 1011 Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan. Motion to reconsider the vote tabled. May 5, 2008
HRES 997 Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into a Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 1, 2008
HRES 965 Condemning the actions and statements of Venezuelan president Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 7, 2008
HRES 912 Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. January 16, 2008
HRES 823 Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 14, 2007
HRES 811 Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. November 14, 2007
HRES 810 Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513) November 9, 2007
HRES 795 Condemning the ongoing violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ("DRC") and recognizing the threat such violence poses to the overall peace of the Great Lakes region. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 5, 2007
HRES 769 Congratulating the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. October 23, 2007
HRES 761 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violation of the human rights of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Sigma Huda, and others, by the caretaker government of Bangladesh. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. October 18, 2007
HRES 738 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Government of Syria's continued interference in the internal affairs of Lebanon. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 15, 2007
HRES 713 Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, in a peaceful manner consistent with Ukraine's democratic values and national interest, in keeping with its commitments as a participating State of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080) October 5, 2007
HRES 690 Expressing grave concern of the House of Representatives for Iran and Syria's continued and systematic violations of UN Resolutions 1701 and 1559. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 27, 2007
HRES 679 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 25, 2007
HRES 669 Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of former Congressman Charles Vanik. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. September 20, 2007
HRES 665 Endorsing reforms for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 19, 2007
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. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 5, 2007
HRES 548 Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 25, 2007
HRES 447 Condemning the recent convictions and sentencing of Vietnamese pro-democracy activists, expressing concern over the future of the United States-Vietnam relationship, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1166) May 25, 2007
HRES 445 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support a mutually-agreed solution for the future status of Kosovo and reject an imposed solution for the status of Kosovo. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 24, 2007
HRES 396 Congratulating Qatar on the occasion of Qatari-American Friendship Day. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 10, 2007
HRES 373 Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 3, 2007
HRES 238 Commending the first democratic elections in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, and expressing support for the further democratic development and implementation of the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 17, 2007
HRES 235 Supporting an upgrade in Israel's relationship with NATO to that of a leading member of NATO's Mediterranean dialogue and to that of a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 9, 2007
HRES 230 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome signed on March 25, 1957, which was a key step in creating the European Union, and reaffirming the close and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Europe. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 13, 2007
HRES 228 Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 13, 2007
HRES 227 Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6726-6727) June 19, 2007
HRES 222 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement, signed on April 10, 1998, as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 141). (text: CR H2455-2456) March 13, 2007
HRES 221 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007
HRES 206 Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. March 19, 2007

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.