United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 652 (108th)
Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004.
Introduced
20 May 2004
Last action
22 July 2004 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
States that the House of Representatives: (1) looks forward to the development of cordial relations between the United States and the Republic of Belarus; (2) emphasizes that a precondition for the integration of Belarus into the Western community of nations is its establishment of a democratic political system; (3) expresses its support for the efforts of the Belarusian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Belarus; and (4) urges the Government of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its 2004 parliamentary elections.
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Timeline
20 May 2004
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 May 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 June 2004
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
16 June 2004
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 June 2004
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Source: Committee
24 June 2004
Passed
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
21 July 2004
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
21 July 2004
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 652.
Source: Floor
21 July 2004
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6515-6518)
Source: Floor
21 July 2004
Floor
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
22 July 2004
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 July 2004
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Source: Floor
22 July 2004
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412).(text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Source: Floor
22 July 2004
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H6613-6614)
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 22 July 2004 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 20 May 2004 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 22 July 2004
Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 22 July 2004
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] · R · Cosponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/652
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/hres/652
- us · 108-hres-652 · source updated 7 April 2025