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H.Res. 673 (109th)

Expressing support for the efforts of the people of the Republic of Belarus to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on March 19, 2006.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

14 February 2006

Last action

8 March 2006 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

States that a precondition for the integration of Belarus into the Western community of nations is its establishment of a genuinely democratic political system. Expresses support for the efforts of the Belarusian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Belarus. Urges the government of Belarus to: (1) guarantee freedom of association and assembly, and (2) meet its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards and commitments on democratic elections. Urges the Belarusian authorities to ensure: (1) transparency procedures for the 2006 presidential election; (2) election monitor access; (3) multiparty representation on all election commissions; (4) media access by all parties and candidates; (5) freedom of candidates, members of opposition parties, and independent media organizations from government harassment; and (6) prosecution of election law violators. Encourages the international community to continue efforts to support democracy in Belarus and urges countries such as Lithuania and other Baltic countries and Nordic countries to continue to provide assistance to nongovernmental organizations and other Belarusian organizations involved in promoting democracy and fair elections. Pledges support to the Belarusian people, their commitment to a democratic system and creation of a free market economy, and their country's assumption of its place as a full and equal member of the Western community of democracies.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2006

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  2. 14 February 2006

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  3. 14 February 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 February 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 February 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 14 February 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 8 March 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 673.

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 March 2006

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 March 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H699-700)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 March 2006

    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): 419 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 25).(text: CR H699-700)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 March 2006

    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

  12. 8 March 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H699-702)

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 March 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 9 March 2006

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