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H.Res. 393 - Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of Afghan women's human rights in the Afghanistan Constitution

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Washington, DC, November 19, 2003 | comments
H.RES.393 Title:Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of the human rights of all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan Constitution. Sponsor: Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] (introduced 10/8/2003) Cosponsors: 73 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Action: 11/19/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 642). Burgess voted YES SUMMARY AS OF: 10/8/2003--Introduced. Commends the participation of Afghan women in Afghanistan's government and civil society. Encourages the full inclusion of women in the political and economic life of their country. Advocates the protection of women's human rights in the Afghanistan Constitution.
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