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H.Con.Res. 304 (106th)

Expressing the condemnation of the continued egregious violations of human rights in the Republic of Belarus, the lack of progress toward the establishment of democracy and the rule of law in Belarus, calling on President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's regime to engage in negotiations with the representatives of the opposition and to restore the constitutional rights of the Belarusian people, and calling on the Russian Federation to respect the sovereignty of Belarus.

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Introduced

12 April 2000

Last action

26 June 2000 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Condemns violations of human rights by President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's regime in the Republic of Belarus, especially the conviction and sentencing of Andrei Klimov, Vasiliy Leonov, and Vladimir Koudinov on politically motivated charges. Urges their release. Expresses grave concern about the disappearances of Viktor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovsky, and Yuri Zakharenka. Calls on the Lukashenka regime to ensure a full and timely investigation of these cases. Calls for immediate dialogue between the Lukashenka regime and the opposition and the restoration of a democratically elected government in Belarus. Urges the Lukashenka regime to: (1) respect and ensure the human rights of all Belarusian citizens, including members of the opposition currently being illegally detained in violation of their constitutional rights; (2) respect the rule of law and an independent judiciary; and (3) hold legitimate, free and fair parliamentary elections. Supports the appeal by the Consultative Council of Belarusian opposition parties to the Government of the Russian Federation, the State Duma, and the Federation Council calling for a cessation of support for the Lukashenka regime. Calls on the international community to support the opposition in Belarus by continuing to meet with the legitimately elected parliament. Supports Belarus's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as its market democratic transformation and integration among the broader trans-Atlantic community of nations. Calls on the President of the United States to: (1) ensure assistance to and cooperation with Belarusian opposition figures; (2) ensure that adequate resources are made available on an urgent basis to support those programs aimed at strengthening independent media, human rights, civil society, independent trade unions, and the democratic opposition in Belarus; (3) support the free flow of information into Belarus; (4) raise the issue of financial support provided by the Russian Federation to the Lukashenka regime at the highest levels of the Russian Federation Government; and (5) urge the Government of the Russian Federation, in accordance with its international commitments, to fully respect the sovereignty of Belarus, particularly in light of the illegitimate nature of the Lukashenka regime. Calls on the President to report to Congress on: (1) the human rights situation, democratic process, elections, independence of the media, and the Lukashenka regime's control of the economy in Belarus; (2) steps undertaken to persuade the Russian Federation Government to end support to the Lukashenka regime; and (3) the status of Russian Federation-Belarus military integration.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 May 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 3 May 2000

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H2425-2426)

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 May 2000

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 134).(text: CR H2425-2426)

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 May 2000

    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

  8. 3 May 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 304.

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 May 2000

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2425-2428)

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 May 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 May 2000

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 7 June 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  13. 12 June 2000

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 594.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 12 June 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  15. 12 June 2000

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  16. 23 June 2000

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5757)

    Source: Floor

  17. 23 June 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5757)

    Source: Floor

  18. 26 June 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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