A resolution calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Summary

Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly. Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces. Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers. Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.

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Timeline

1. 29 September 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10759-10760)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 September 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 October 2005

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11700)

   Source: Floor

4. 20 October 2005

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11700)

   Source: Floor

5. 20 October 2005

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11699-11700)

   Source: Discharge

6. 20 October 2005

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11699-11700)

   Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 20 October 2005 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 29 September 2005 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 October 2005

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 20 October 2005

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 20 October 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 September 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 September 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 29 September 2005

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Sponsors

• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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