A resolution urging the Republic of Belarus to conduct planned presidential elections March 19, 2006, in a free, fair, and transparent manner and with respect for human rights.

Summary

Supports the people of Belarus as they face the dictatorship of President Lukashenko, and notes that Belarus' integration into the Western community will suffer delay so long as President Lukashenko prevents the development of a democratic political system. Urges the government of Belarus to ensure a free and transparent 2006 presidential election in accordance with Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) standards. Encourages the international community, including the Council of Europe and the OSCE, to continue supporting democracy in Belarus, and thanks the governments and people of neighboring countries such as Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia for continuing to promote democracy and human rights in Belarus. Expresses the Senate's belief that tyranny in Belarus will not forever endure and that the people of Belarus will one day enjoy the benefits of democracy and human rights.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 2006

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2049-2050; text as passed Senate: CR S2050; text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)

   Source: Floor

2. 13 March 2006

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2049-2050; text as passed Senate: CR S2050; text of measure as introduced: CR S2043)

   Source: Floor

3. 13 March 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 13 March 2006 · Official file

Documents

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 March 2006

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 March 2006

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 13 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH] · R · Sponsor

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