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SRES 85 106th Congress Senate International Affairs Annexation (International law) Democracy East Asia East Timor Election candidates Ethnic relations Government Operations and Politics Indonesia Minorities National self-determination Political parties Political violence Religion

A resolution supporting the efforts of the people of Indonesia in achieving a transition to genuine democracy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 26, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Apr 26, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 26, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4193)
Apr 26, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Supports the Indonesian people in their efforts to carry out the provisions of the new election laws and hold democratic elections as scheduled.

Calls upon: (1) the Government of Indonesia to take all steps necessary to ensure that the June 7, 1999, elections are free, fair, and transparent; (2) all political, military, and ethnic leaders to refrain from violence and work toward a peaceful political campaign period; (3) all Indonesian leaders, political party members, military personnel, and the general public to respect and uphold the results of all elections held in a free and fair manner; (4) all candidates for political office to address the ethnic and religious tensions in Indonesia that have surfaced since President Suharto's resignation and incorporate possible solutions into their election platforms; and (5) the Government of Indonesia and all prospective officeholders to work with the people of East Timor to achieve an equitable and realistic solution to the question of East Timor's future political status.

What's happening now April 26, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1