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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 15, 2005
Declares that: (1) the House of Representatives is committed to achieving victory in Iraq; (2) the presence of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq will only be required until Iraqi forces can stand up on their own; and (3) an artificial timetable for terminating the deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq is inconsistent with achieving victory.
Acknowledges the Iraqi December 15, 2005, election as a crucial victory for its new democracy.
Encourages Americans to express solidarity with the Iraq people and their goal of a democratic society.
Honors the sacrifices made by the U.S. Armed Forces, their families, and members of the Iraq and Coalition forces.
Expresses confidence that the U.S. Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition forces, will achieve victory in Iraq.
People & committees
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R–IL
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 109, 34 Present (Roll no. 648). (text: CR H11905)
House roll call 648 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 109, 34 Present (Roll no. 648).(text: CR H11905)
House roll call 648 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11920)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 612.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 612.
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 612 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Sec. 2. On the first legislative day of the second session of the One Hundred Ninth Congress, the House shall not conduct organizational or legislative business
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 619. (consideration: CR H11905-11920)
Rule H. Res. 619 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 619 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 612 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Sec. 2. On the first legislative day of the second session of the One Hundred Ninth Congress, the House shall not conduct organizational or legislative business
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.
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.
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.
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Introduced in House
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