United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 85 (106th)
A resolution supporting the efforts of the people of Indonesia in achieving a transition to genuine democracy, and for other purposes.
Introduced
26 April 1999
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Summary
Supports the Indonesian people in their efforts to carry out the provisions of the new election laws and hold democratic elections as scheduled. Calls upon: (1) the Government of Indonesia to take all steps necessary to ensure that the June 7, 1999, elections are free, fair, and transparent; (2) all political, military, and ethnic leaders to refrain from violence and work toward a peaceful political campaign period; (3) all Indonesian leaders, political party members, military personnel, and the general public to respect and uphold the results of all elections held in a free and fair manner; (4) all candidates for political office to address the ethnic and religious tensions in Indonesia that have surfaced since President Suharto's resignation and incorporate possible solutions into their election platforms; and (5) the Government of Indonesia and all prospective officeholders to work with the people of East Timor to achieve an equitable and realistic solution to the question of East Timor's future political status.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 1999
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 1999
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 April 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-resolution/85
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/sres/85