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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.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 612 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 612
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving
victory in Iraq.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 15, 2005
Mr. Hyde (for himself and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) submitted the following
resolution; which was 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
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving
victory in Iraq.
Whereas the Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, the first to take place under
the newly ratified Iraqi Constitution, represented a crucial success in
the establishment of a democratic, constitutional order in Iraq; and
Whereas Iraqis, who by the millions defied terrorist threats to vote, were
protected by Iraqi security forces with the help of United States and
Coalition forces: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That--
(1) the House of Representatives is committed to achieving
victory in Iraq;
(2) the Iraqi election of December 15, 2005, was a crucial
victory for the Iraqi people and Iraq's new democracy, and a
defeat for the terrorists who seek to destroy that democracy;
(3) the House of Representatives encourages all Americans
to express solidarity with the Iraqi people as they take
another step toward their goal of a free, open, and democratic
society;
(4) the successful Iraqi election of December 15, 2005,
required the presence of United States Armed Forces, United
States-trained Iraqi forces, and Coalition forces;
(5) the continued presence of United States Armed Forces in
Iraq will be required only until Iraqi forces can stand up so
our forces can stand down, and no longer than is required for
that purpose;
(6) setting an artificial timetable for the withdrawal of
United States Armed Forces from Iraq, or immediately
terminating their deployment in Iraq and redeploying them
elsewhere in the region, is fundamentally inconsistent with
achieving victory in Iraq;
(7) the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the
tremendous sacrifices made by the members of the United States
Armed Forces and their families, along with the members of
Iraqi and Coalition forces; and
(8) the House of Representatives has unshakable confidence
that, with the support of the American people and the Congress,
United States Armed Forces, along with Iraqi and Coalition
forces, shall achieve victory in Iraq.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
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.
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
Rule H. Res. 619 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 619. (consideration: CR H11905-11920)
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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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 612.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 612.
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11920)
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)
Roll Call #648 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 279 - 109, 34 Present (Roll no. 648). (text: CR H11905)
Roll Call #648 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.