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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…

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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.

Introduced: May 17, 2005 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Jun 28, 2005

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

Jun 27, 2005

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

Jun 27, 2005

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)

Jun 27, 2005

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217-5218)

Jun 27, 2005

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 27, 2005

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 155.

Jun 27, 2005

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5216)

Jun 27, 2005

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

May 17, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

May 17, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E997)

May 17, 2005

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 27, 2005	House · vote #323	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	Passed	369–1	See who voted →

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

What's happening now June 28, 2005

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

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 3

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

Florida · Jun 20, 2005

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jun 14, 2005

Sherman, Brad

California · Jun 14, 2005

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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-155/

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"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.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-155/.

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