Bill Title
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq.
Committees
House International Relations; House Armed Services
Bill Summary
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.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House International Relations; House Armed Services
Date
Dec. 16, 2005
Question
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Vote Type
YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to achieving victory in Iraq