A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to commend and express the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating with the United States in the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 26, 2003

Commends and expresses the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating in and contributing to the Coalition to Disarm Iraq, including Australia, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Spain, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, and other allies of the United States participating in or contributing to the Coalition.Expresses sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, and the President of the Spanish Government, Jose Maria Aznar, for their courageous support and strong commitment to the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.Expresses sincere gratitude to other allied nations, including those in the Persian Gulf region, for their military support, logistical support, and other assistance in the current campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq.Welcomes and encourages the active involvement and participation of these countries, other nations, and key international organizations in the reconstruction and administration of Iraq after the current conflict in Iraq.Commends and expresses the gratitude of the United States to the military personnel and civilians of the member states of the Coalition to Disarm Iraq who are serving in operations against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, and to the family members of such personnel and civilians who have borne the burden of sacrifice and separation from their loved ones during the current conflict in Iraq.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R–IN

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Mar 31, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 31, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 31, 2003
Received in the House.
Mar 27, 2003
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 109. (text: CR S4489-4490)
Senate roll call 109 · Individual votes
Mar 27, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 109.(text: CR S4489-4490)
Senate roll call 109 · Individual votes
Mar 27, 2003
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4483-4490)
Mar 26, 2003
Submitted in the Senate and held at desk by unanimous consent.
Mar 26, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Con.Res.30, 108th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to commend and express the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating with the United States in the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/30

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2003-03-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sconres30/BILLS-108sconres30rfh.htm

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Discuss S.Con.Res.30, 108th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to commend and express the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating with the United States in the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/30

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sconres30/BILLS-108sconres30rfh.htm

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Discuss S.Con.Res.30, 108th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to commend and express the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating with the United States in the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/30

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2003-03-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sconres30/BILLS-108sconres30rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:24Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.30, 108th Congress: A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to commend and express the gratitude of the United States to the nations participating with the United States in the Coalition to Disarm Iraq.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/30

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2003-03-31.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/sconres30/BILLS-108sconres30rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:29:24Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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