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H.Res. 326 (109th)

Calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 June 2005

Last action

20 July 2005 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]

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Summary

Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly. Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces. Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers. Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.

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Timeline

  1. 16 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 2005

    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

  5. 18 July 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 July 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5925)

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 July 2005

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 20 July 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 20 July 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR 7/18/2005 H5923)

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 July 2005

    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): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 400).(text: CR 7/18/2005 H5923)

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 July 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6173)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 27 July 2005

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 20 July 2005

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    Introduced in House · EN · 16 June 2005

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