H Res 177 in Congressional Session 108

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 177

 

Title : 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.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/23/2003--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Commends the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, and the Government of Kenya for its successful completion of a peaceful and orderly transition of power.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.

Votes

Title : 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.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2982003-06-23On motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended 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 transition.P

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 177
 
Bill Number : H Res 177
Title : 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.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Mark [WI-8] (introduced 4/3/2003)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] - 4/10/2003

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Houghton, Amo [NY-29] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Leach, James A. [IA-2] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] - 6/5/2003

    Rep McCollum, Betty [MN-4] - 6/10/2003

    Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 6/5/2003

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 177
Title : 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.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
4/3/2003:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 
6/4/2003:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/4/2003:Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
 
6/4/2003:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
6/12/2003:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/12/2003:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
 
6/23/2003 2:14pm:Mr. Green (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
6/23/2003 2:15pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5669-5671)
 
6/23/2003 2:15pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 177.
 
6/23/2003 2:21pm: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.
 
6/23/2003 6:52pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
 
6/23/2003 6:59pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 298). (text: CR H5669-5670)
 
6/23/2003 6:59pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.