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109th Congress > House > Vote 437

Date: July 27, 2005

Result: 426-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 438

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: GRANGER, Kay (R-TX)

Bill number: HRES383

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Description: Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights

Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends U.S. and coalition forces for liberating the Iraqi people from the repressive regime of Saddam Hussein and for their ongoing efforts in support of Iraq's freedom and stability. Recognizes: (1) the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government; (2) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (...show more) (3) the Administration's commitment to ensuring that the Iraqi constitution grant full rights to women. Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. Expresses support for the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq.

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Bill titles: Encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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