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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 25, 1997
Condemns the current fighting in the Republic of Congo and urges the warring parties to reach a lasting ceasefire that will allow for humanitarian needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Calls on all private militia to disarm and disband to end the continuing threat to peace and stability. Commends African leaders from Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Benin, Central African Republic, Senegal, and Chad for their efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement and encourages their continuing efforts to find a sustainable political settlement in this matter. Supports the deployment of an international peacekeeping force if deemed necessary. Urges the Government of the Republic, in cooperation with all legal political parties, to resolve in a transparent manner questions concerning the scheduled elections and to prepare for open and transparent elections at the earliest feasible time. Encourages the U.S. Government to provide technical assistance on election related matters if requested.
People & committees
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R–CA
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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 voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5848)
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 279 - 147 (Roll no. 296).
House roll call 296 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 279 - 147 (Roll no. 296).
House roll call 296 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Luther objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5513-5515, H5548-5549)
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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