Calls on all private militia to disarm and disband immediately to end the continuing threat to peace and stability in the Republic of Congo.
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 African 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5513-5515, H5548-5549)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Failed 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).
Roll Call #296 (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).
Roll Call #296 (House)Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5847-5848)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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