HRES 673 · 109th Congress 2005–2007, ended

Expressing support for the efforts of the people of the Republic of Belarus to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and urging the Government of Belarus to conduct a free and fair presidential election on March 19, 2006.

Introduced Feb 14, 2006 Originated House Sponsor John Shimkus R-IL

Fact sheet

Latest action · Mar 8, 2006 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 2006
  2. Agreed to in HouseMar 8, 2006

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

States that a precondition for the integration of Belarus into the Western community of nations is its establishment of a genuinely democratic political system.

Expresses support for the efforts of the Belarusian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Belarus.

Urges the government of Belarus to: (1) guarantee freedom of association and assembly, and (2) meet its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) standards and commitments on democratic elections.

Urges the Belarusian authorities to ensure: (1) transparency procedures for the 2006 presidential election; (2) election monitor access; (3) multiparty representation on all election commissions; (4) media access by all parties and candidates; (5) freedom of candidates, members of opposition parties, and independent media organizations from government harassment; and (6) prosecution of election law violators.

Encourages the international community to continue efforts to support democracy in Belarus and urges countries such as Lithuania and other Baltic countries and Nordic countries to continue to provide assistance to nongovernmental organizations and other Belarusian organizations involved in promoting democracy and fair elections.

Pledges support to the Belarusian people, their commitment to a democratic system and creation of a free market economy, and their country's assumption of its place as a full and equal member of the Western community of democracies.

Recorded votes 1

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 25Passed419–1Mar 8, 2006

Cosponsors 38

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 14, 2006 to Mar 8, 2006, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-CAElton GalleglyOriginalFeb 14, 2006
R-CADarrell IssaFeb 15, 2006
R-MIMike RogersFeb 15, 2006
R-MIThaddeus G. McCotterFeb 15, 2006
R-NJChristopher H. SmithFeb 28, 2006
R-CTChristopher ShaysFeb 28, 2006
R-INDan BurtonFeb 28, 2006
D-ILDaniel LipinskiFeb 28, 2006
D-NJFrank Pallone, Jr.Feb 28, 2006
R-KYGeoff DavisFeb 28, 2006
R-FLIleana Ros-LehtinenFeb 28, 2006
R-SCJ. Gresham BarrettFeb 28, 2006
R-ILJerry WellerFeb 28, 2006
R-ARJohn BoozmanFeb 28, 2006
R-OKJohn SullivanFeb 28, 2006
D-NYJoseph CrowleyFeb 28, 2006
R-ILJudy BiggertFeb 28, 2006
R-TXK. Michael ConawayFeb 28, 2006
R-MOKenny C. HulshofFeb 28, 2006
R-TXKevin BradyFeb 28, 2006
D-ILLane EvansFeb 28, 2006
R-NELee TerryFeb 28, 2006
R-FLLincoln Diaz-BalartFeb 28, 2006
R-ILMark KirkFeb 28, 2006
D-ILMelissa L. BeanFeb 28, 2006
R-TXMichael C. BurgessFeb 28, 2006
R-ILRay LaHoodFeb 28, 2006
D-CATom LantosFeb 28, 2006
D-NYEdolphus TownsMar 1, 2006
R-CAJohn T. DoolittleMar 1, 2006
R-FLMario Diaz-BalartMar 1, 2006
R-FLMark FoleyMar 1, 2006
D-MDBenjamin L. CardinMar 7, 2006
D-MDChris Van HollenMar 7, 2006
D-CAHenry A. WaxmanMar 7, 2006
R-PAMelissa A. HartMar 7, 2006
R-PAPhil EnglishMar 7, 2006
D-NYEliot L. EngelMar 8, 2006

Actions 13

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Mar 8, 2006At 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.
  2. Mar 8, 2006Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H738)
  3. Mar 8, 2006Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H699-702)
  4. Mar 8, 2006DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 673.
  5. Mar 8, 2006Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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  1. Feb 14, 2006Introduced in House

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