Urges the Haitian Government: (1) to actively engage in dialogue with all elements of Haitian society to further a self-sustainable democracy; and (2) and all political parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as scheduled.
Urges the Clinton Administration and the international community to: (1) continue to play a positive role in Haiti's economic and political development; and (2) provide all appropriate assistance for the coming elections.
Urges: (1) the United Nations (UN) to provide technical support for the elections and to maximize the use of UN civilian police monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election period; (2) the Government of Haiti to adopt adequate security measures in preparation for such elections; (3) all elements of Haitian civil society, including Haitian political leaders, to publicly renounce violence and promote a climate of security; and (4) the United States and other members of the international community to continue support toward a lasting and committed transition to democracy in Haiti.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) 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 H8770-8777, H8822-8823)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 140.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).
Roll Call #449 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 449).
Roll Call #449 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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