Relating to the free election in Iraq held on January 30, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-60
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2005-02-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Constitutions
Democracy
Dictators
Election administration
Election candidates
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
International cooperation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Legislative bodies
Middle East and North Africa
Military command and control
Military dependents
Military operations
Political violence
Technical assistance
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-01
text: 
Congratulates the people of Iraq and the elected candidates for having taken part in the historic 2005 Iraqi election, and offers continued support as they deal with the consequences of decades of misrule under Saddam Hussein.
 
 Thanks the Interim Government of Iraq and the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, Iraqi and Coalition security forces, and the civilian U.S. and international partners for their efforts to create the conditions in which a free election could be held.
 
Expresses condolences to the families of those Iraqis who perished while attempting to vote or while protecting Iraqis who were doing so.
 
 Expresses gratitude to: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces for their valiant service and commitment to the highest ideals and traditions of the United States; and (2) the families of U.S. Armed Forces personnel.
 
Reaffirms that U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq will remain under the full authority of their U.S. commanders.
 
Urges the people of the United States and other countries to celebrate this latest step in the restoration of Iraqi freedom.

action_date: 2005-02-02
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Congratulates the people of Iraq and the elected candidates for having taken part in the historic 2005 Iraqi election, and offers continued support as they deal with the consequences of decades of misrule under Saddam Hussein.
 
 Thanks the Interim Government of Iraq and the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq, Iraqi and Coalition security forces, and the civilian U.S. and international partners for their efforts to create the conditions in which a free election could be held.
 
Expresses condolences to the families of those Iraqis who perished while attempting to vote or while protecting Iraqis who were doing so.
 
 Expresses gratitude to: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces for their valiant service and commitment to the highest ideals and traditions of the United States; and (2) the families of U.S. Armed Forces personnel.
 
Reaffirms that U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq will remain under the full authority of their U.S. commanders.
 
Urges the people of the United States and other countries to celebrate this latest step in the restoration of Iraqi freedom.
 
Reaffirms that the world is safer when democracy replaces tyranny.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 9, 3 Present (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H303-304)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 404 - 9, 3 Present (Roll no. 19).(text: CR H303-304)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H327)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 60 the Chair put the question of adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Lantos demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House. (consideration: CR H310)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the house proceeded with with one hour of debate on H. Res. 60.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H303-310, H327)
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Committee on International Relations discharged.
action_date: 2005-02-02
text: Committee on International Relations discharged.
action_date: 2005-02-01
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: 2005-02-01
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: 2005-02-01
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: 2005-02-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-01
text: Introduced in House