Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq.

Bill: 109-hres-612
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congress and military policy
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military occupation
Military operations
Military withdrawal
Parliamentary government
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
 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.

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 109, 34 Present (Roll no. 648). (text: CR H11905)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11920)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 612.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 612.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 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
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 619. (consideration: CR H11905-11920)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Rule H. Res. 619 passed House.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 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
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House