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HRES 1588 111th Congress House International Affairs Africa Economic development Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Foreign aid and international relief Human rights International law and treaties International organizations and cooperation Racial and ethnic relations Reconstruction and stabilization Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Rule of law and government transparency Sudan

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda.

Introduced: July 30, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7052-7054)
Sep 28, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7052-7054)
Sep 28, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1588.
Sep 28, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7052-7055)
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 30, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 30, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should: (1) work with appropriate Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and correct systemic election problems; (2) work with the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) to ensure security during and after the referenda campaign and voting processes; (3) ensure international monitoring and observation of registration and polling and ensure that the government of National Unity (GNU) provides adequate resources for the registration and polling periods; (4) work with appropriate Sudanese parties and regional and international partners to ensure the right of return of Sudanese refugees and displaced persons, and that the citizenship rights of southerners in the north and northerners in the south are respected should the south vote for independence; (5) work with regional and international partners to ensure a stable north-south border and a permanent peace in Sudan; (6) continue to utilize diplomats and experts to support the African Union (AU) and United Nations-led negotiations over the post-referendum issues and to revitalize the Darfur Peace Process; (7) undertake renewed efforts to implement the Administration's stated Sudan policy of October 2009; (8) support the government of Southern Sudan; and (9) stand with those people of Sudan who share aspirations for a peaceful and democratic future.

What's happening now September 28, 2010

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

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