Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in the Republic of Zimbabwe.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 May 2000

Last action

19 June 2000 · Committee

Status

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

Summary

Extends support to the majority of the citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe who are committed to peace, economic prosperity, and an open, transparent parliamentary election process. Urges the Government of Zimbabwe to enforce the rule of law and fulfill its responsibility to protect the political and civil rights of all citizens. Expresses support for international efforts to assist with land reform which are consistent with accepted principles of international law and which take place after the holding of free and fair parliamentary elections. Condemns government-directed violence against farm workers, farmers, and opposition party members. Encourages the local media, civil society, and all political parties to work together toward a campaign environment conducive to free, transparent and fair elections within the legally prescribed period. Recommends international support for voter education, domestic election monitoring, and violence monitoring activities. Urges the United States to continue to monitor violence and condemn brutality against law abiding citizens. Congratulates all the democratic reform activists in Zimbabwe for their resolve to bring about political change peacefully, even in the face of violence and intimidation. Recommends that the United States send a bipartisan delegation under the auspices of the International Republican Institute and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs to observe such election process in Zimbabwe. Expresses desire for a lasting, warm, and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and a democratic, peaceful Zimbabwe.

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Timeline

10 May 2000
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR E696)
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2000
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E695-696)
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 May 2000
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 June 2000
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
15 June 2000
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
19 June 2000
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 June 2000
Passed
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4653-4654)
Source: Floor
19 June 2000
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4653-4654)
Source: Floor
19 June 2000
Floor
Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Source: Floor
19 June 2000
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4652-4654)
Source: Floor
19 June 2000
Discharge
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Source: Discharge
19 June 2000
Committee
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Source: Committee

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amends ← Amendment adds the dates of the parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/500
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hres/500
us · 106-hres-500 · source updated 7 April 2025