HRES 326
109th Congress
House
International Affairs
Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Election administration
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
Nongovernmental organizations
Opposition (Political science)
Parliamentary government
Political participation
Political parties
Political rights
Political violence
Right of assembly
Calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Introduced: June 16, 2005
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Jul 20, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR 7/18/2005 H5923)
Jul 20, 2005
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 1 (Roll no. 400).(text: CR 7/18/2005 H5923)
Jul 20, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6173)
Jul 18, 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.
Jul 18, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
Jul 18, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5925)
Jul 18, 2005
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 16, 2005
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2005 | House · vote #400 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 416–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly.
Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections.
Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.
Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.
Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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