Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.

Bill: 109-hconres-408
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Canada
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Diplomacy
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
Drug traffic
Economic assistance
Economic development
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International cooperation
International military forces
Poverty
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; and (2) working to secure a democratic and peaceful Afghanistan. 
 
Commends the leadership of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for his commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.
 
Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror. 

action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense.
 
Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.
 
Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 256).(text: CR 6/12/2006 H3738-3739)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3798)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 408.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3738-3740)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House