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H.Res.1051 / 109th Congress

Expressing support for democracy in Nepal that will require the full participation of the people of Nepal in the political process to hold elections for a constituent assembly and draft a new constitution and calling upon the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist to adhere to commitments it has made and to respect human rights.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Dec 6, 2006

Reiterates support for democracy in Nepal.

Recognizes that the full participation of the people of Nepal will be required to hold elections for a constituent assembly and draft a new constitution.

Welcomes agreements between the government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist that commit both sides to a free, multi-party political process.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Nepal should: (1) continue its role in developing a new democracy; (2) hold a free election for a constituent assembly; (3) take steps to restore order; and (4) implement the will of the people of Nepal.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Maoists must: (1) lay down their weapons and permanently give up political violence; and (2) implement their commitments to the government and people of Nepal, including respect for human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, and the dismantling of parallel governance structures.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] · R–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/7/2006 H8858)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8858)

  4. DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 1051.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1051.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8858-8860)

  7. Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

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