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HCONRES 155 109th Congress House International Affairs Albania Commerce Democracy Election administration Election candidates Election fraud Europe Free enterprise Government Operations and Politics NATO countries Parliamentary government Political parties Regionalism (International organization) Voting

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
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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)
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 27, 2005 House · vote #323 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 369–1 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.)

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3