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H.Res. 518 (105th)

Calling for free and transparent elections in Gabon.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 August 1998

Last action

13 October 1998 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Sanford, Mark [R-SC-1], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

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Summary

Recognizes and commends those Gabonese who have demonstrated their love for free and fair elections. Calls on the Gabonese Government to: (1) take measures to help ensure a credible election and to ensure that the election commission remains independent and impartial; (2) invite appropriate international nongovernmental organizations to organize and supervise the December 1998 Presidential election in Gabon; and (3) take all necessary and lawful steps toward conducting free and fair elections. Calls on the international community to join the United States in offering assistance toward free and fair elections. Urges the United States: (1) to provide support directly and through appropriate nongovernmental organizations for the organization of free and fair elections in Gabon; (2) to work with the international community in urging the Government of Gabon to create the conditions necessary to guarantee free and fair elections; and (3) with the international community, to continue to encourage the Government of Gabon to ensure a lasting and committed transition to democracy.

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Timeline

  1. 6 August 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 August 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 August 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 October 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 13 October 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10728-10730, H10799)

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 October 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 13 October 1998

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 13 October 1998

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