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H.Con.Res. 140 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

22 June 1999

Last action

28 September 1999 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Davis, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4]

Subjects

Defence, Education, Climate

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Education · Climate

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Summary

Acknowledges that the Government of Haiti has made progress toward democratization. Urges such Government to engage in dialog with all elements of Haitian society to further a self-sustainable democracy. Encourages the Government and all political parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as scheduled, in the presence of domestic and international observers, without pressure or interference. Urges the Clinton Administration and the international community to continue to play a positive role in Haiti's economic and political development. Commends: (1) the United Nations and other countries and international organizations for their support of health, education, nutrition, and environmental programs in Haiti; and (2) the U.S. military's efforts on the ground in Haiti for providing civil support and medical assistance. Encourages: (1) the Clinton Administration and the international community to provide substantial assistance for the coming elections; and (2) the Government of Haiti to adopt adequate security measures in preparation for such elections. Urges: (1) all elements of Haitian civil society to promote a climate of security; and (2) the United States and other members of the international community to continue support towards a lasting and committed transition to democracy in Haiti.

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Timeline

  1. 22 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 June 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 June 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 July 1999

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 September 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 September 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 September 1999

    Vote

    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): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8770-8777, H8822-8823)

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 September 1999

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 140.

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 September 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 27 September 1999

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