H Con Res 35 in Congressional Session 106

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Con Res 35

 

Title : Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/23/1999--Introduced. Commends Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his leadership and commitment to suffrage and the principles of democracy. Congratulates the citizens of Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a central municipal council. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to encouraging the suffrage of women, democratic ideals, and peaceful development throughout the Middle East.

Votes

Title : Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
821999-04-13On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree, as Amended Congratulating the State of Qatar and its Citizens for their Commitment to Democratic Ideals and Womens SuffrageP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Con Res 35
 
Bill Number : H Con Res 35
Title : Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.
Sponsor: Rep Gilman, Benjamin A. [NY-20] (introduced 2/23/1999)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Christensen, Donna MC [VI] - 4/13/1999

    Rep Danner, Pat [MO-6] - 4/13/1999

    Rep Kelly, Sue W. [NY-19] - 2/23/1999

    Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 2/23/1999

Other Info

Bill Number : H Con Res 35
Title : Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
2/23/1999:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E256)
 
2/23/1999:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 
3/17/1999:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
3/17/1999:Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
4/13/1999 11:35am:Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
4/13/1999 11:35am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1883-1885)
 
4/13/1999 11:35am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 35.
 
4/13/1999 11:42am:At 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.
 
4/13/1999 2:02pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1896-1897)
 
4/13/1999 2:14pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 82).
 
4/13/1999 2:14pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
4/14/1999:Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
 
6/30/1999:Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
 
6/30/1999:Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
 
6/30/1999:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 188.
 
7/1/1999:Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8190)
 
7/2/1999:Message on Senate action sent to the House.