H.Con.Res. 155 — Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 155109th Congress

Urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections.

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International Affairs

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Summary

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

Welcomes the opportunity for the Republic of Albania to take the next steps in European and Euro-Atlantic integration by holding July 2005 parliamentary elections that meet the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) election standards.

Supports commitments by Albanian political parties to adhere to campaign and election laws.

Supports U.S. assistance to help the people of Albania establish a democratic system and a free market economy.

Encourages the President to communicate to the government of Albania, to all Albanian political parties and candidates, and to the people of Albania the importance attached by the U.S. government to this parliamentary election in determining the future U.S.-Albanian relationship.

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Related Legislation

S.Con.Res. 34A concurrent resolution urging the Government of the Republic of Albania to ensure that the parliamentary elections to be held on July 3, 2005, are conducted in accordance with international standards for free and fair elections.
2005-05-17Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as measure as introduced: CR S5367-5368)
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Legislative Actions

2005-05-17
Introduced in House
2005-05-17
Introduced in House
2005-05-17
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E997)
2005-05-17
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
2005-06-27
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2005-06-27
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5216)
2005-06-27
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 155.
2005-06-27
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.
2005-06-27
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217-5218)
2005-06-27
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): 369 - 1 (Roll no. 323).(text: CR H5214)
Roll Call #323 (House)
2005-06-27
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 1 (Roll no. 323). (text: CR H5214)

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