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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 27, 1999
Commends the Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti for its decision to hold elections for 19 senate seats.Urges the Haitian Government: (1) to actively engage in dialogue with all elements of Haitian society to further a self-sustainable democracy; and (2) and all political parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as scheduled.Urges the Clinton Administration and the international community to: (1) continue to play a positive role in Haiti's economic and political development; and (2) provide all appropriate assistance for the coming elections.Urges: (1) the United Nations (UN) to provide technical support for the elections and to maximize the use of UN civilian police monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election period; (2) the Government of Haiti to adopt adequate security measures in preparation for such elections; (3) all elements of Haitian civil society, including Haitian political leaders, to publicly renounce violence and promote a climate of security; and (4) the United States and other members of the international community to continue support toward a lasting and committed transition to democracy in Haiti.
People & committees
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).
House roll call 449 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).
House roll call 449 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 140.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8770-8777, H8822-8823)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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