Congress 108 - HRES 652 - Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004.

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States that the House of Representatives: (1) looks forward to the development of cordial relations between the United States and the Republic of Belarus; (2) emphasizes that a precondition for the integration of Belarus into the Western community of nations is its establishment of a democratic political system; (3) expresses its support for the efforts of the Belarusian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Belarus; and (4) urges the Government of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its 2004 parliamentary elections.

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Jul 22, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Jul 22, 2004

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412).(text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Jul 22, 2004

Considered as unfinished business. (CR H6613-6614)
Jul 21, 2004

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.
Jul 21, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 652.
Jul 21, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6515-6518)
Jul 21, 2004

Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 24, 2004

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 16, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
May 20, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 20, 2004

Introduced in House

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