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HCONRES 140 106th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 22, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 28, 1999
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 27, 1999
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.
Sep 27, 1999
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).
Sep 27, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 27, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 140.
Sep 27, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8770-8777, H8822-8823)
Sep 27, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 27, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 1, 1999
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Jun 22, 1999
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 27, 1999 House · vote #449 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 400–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 28, 1999

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Commends the Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti for its decision to hold elections for 19 senate seats.

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.

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All 2 Democratic 1
Sanford, Mark
· Jul 1, 1999
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 29, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 140: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-140/
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"H. Con. Res. 140: Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-140/.
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H. Con. Res. 140, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HCONRES-140/.
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