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105th Congress > House > Vote 294

Date: July 22, 1997

Result: 279-147 (Failed)

Clerk session vote number: 296

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: ROYCE, Edward Randall (R-CA)

Bill number: HRES175

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: Violence in the Republic of Congo

Bill summary: Calls on all private militia to disarm and disband immediately to end the continuing threat to peace and stability in the Republic of Congo. Condemns the current fighting in the Republic of Congo and urges the warring parties to reach a lasting ceasefire that will allow for humanitarian needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Calls on all private militia to disarm and disband to end the continuing threat to peace and stability. Commends African leaders from Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Benin, Central African Republic, Senegal, and Chad for their efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement and encourages their continuing efforts to find a sustainable political settlement in this matter. Supports the deployment of an African peacekeeping force if deemed necessary. Urges the Government of the Republic, in cooperation with all legal political parties, to resolve in a transparent manner questions concerning the scheduled elections and to prepare for open and transparent elections at the earliest feasible time. Encourages the U.S. Government to provide technical assistance on election related matters if requested.

Bill titles: Expressing concern over the outbreak of violence in the Republic of Congo and the resulting threat to scheduled elections and constitutional government in that country.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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