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Urging the Government of the Republic of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its parliamentary elections in the fall of 2004.

Introduced: May 20, 2004 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2004
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412).(text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Jul 22, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H6613-6614)
Jul 22, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 412). (text: CR 7/21/2004 H6515-6516)
Jul 22, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 652.
Jul 21, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6515-6518)
Jul 21, 2004
Mr. Leach moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 21, 2004
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.
Jun 24, 2004
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 16, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
May 20, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 20, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 22, 2004 House · vote #412 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 421–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

States that the House of Representatives: (1) looks forward to the development of cordial relations between the United States and the Republic of Belarus; (2) emphasizes that a precondition for the integration of Belarus into the Western community of nations is its establishment of a democratic political system; (3) expresses its support for the efforts of the Belarusian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Belarus; and (4) urges the Government of Belarus to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for its 2004 parliamentary elections.

What's happening now July 22, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1