A resolution recognizing the democratic accomplishments of the people of Albania and expressing the hope that the parliamentary elections on June 28, 2009, maintain and improve the transparency and fairness of democracy in Albania.

Summary

Urges the government of Albania to: (1) fulfill its commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) regarding the conduct of its upcoming elections; and (2) expedite implementation of its voter identification card program to minimize the possibility of disenfranchisement. Expresses hope that credible democratic elections in Albania will contribute to a strong and stable government responsive to the wishes of the Albanian people and strengthen Albania's standing within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European institutions.

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Timeline

1. 10 June 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6475)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 June 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 June 2009

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.

   Source: Calendars

4. 16 June 2009

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 16 June 2009

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 19 June 2009

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854; text as passed Senate: CR S6854)

   Source: Floor

7. 19 June 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6854; text as passed Senate: CR S6854)

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 19 June 2009 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 16 June 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 10 June 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 19 June 2009

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 19 June 2009

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 19 June 2009

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 16 June 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 June 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 June 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 June 2009

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · ID · Sponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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