A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.

Summary

Expresses support for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for a peaceful transition to democracy. Commends the desire of the people of Nepal for a democratic government and expresses support for their right to protest peacefully in pursuit of this goal. Acknowledges the April 24, 2006, statement by King Gyanendra regarding his intent to reinstate Parliament. Urges the Palace, the political parties, and the Maoists to support a process that returns the country to a stable, multi-party democracy. Calls on Nepal's security forces to exercise maximum restraint and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their response to the protests.

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Timeline

1. 25 April 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 April 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3515)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 April 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that King Gyanendra should immediately release all political detainees, restore constitutional liberties, and undertake good faith negotiations with all involved parties to restore democracy.
• related to → Expressing support for the restoration of multi-party democracy, prevention of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of security, government services, exercise of political rights, and respect for human rights in Nepal.
• related to ← A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.